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How to Change Your Name in North Dakota
Every North Dakota county handles name changes a little differently — different clerk offices, fees, and processing times. Below are detailed, county-specific guides plus the steps that apply statewide.
Pick your North Dakota county
Every North Dakota county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Adams County
Barnes County
Benson County
Billings County
Bottineau County
Bowman County
Burke County
Burleigh County
Cass County
Cavalier County
Dickey County
Divide County
Dunn County
Eddy County
Emmons County
Foster County
Golden Valley County
Grand Forks County
Grant County
Griggs County
Hettinger County
Kidder County
LaMoure County
Logan County
McHenry County
McIntosh County
McKenzie County
McLean County
Mercer County
Morton County
Mountrail County
Nelson County
Oliver County
Pembina County
Pierce County
Ramsey County
Ransom County
Renville County
Richland County
Rolette County
Sargent County
Sheridan County
Sioux County
Slope County
Stark County
Steele County
Stutsman County
Towner County
Traill County
Walsh County
Ward County
Wells County
Williams County
The North Dakota name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Clerk of District Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. North Dakota DOT. Reissue your license with your new name.
4. Passport. Submit the correct form with a certified copy.
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- How do I change my name in North Dakota?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your North Dakota driver's license, and your passport in that order. Exact offices and fees vary by county — pick your county below.
- How long does a name change take in North Dakota?
- A marriage or divorce name change usually takes a few weeks once you have certified copies. A court-order name change takes longer because of the petition and hearing.