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How to Change Your Name in New Hampshire
Every New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire county
Every New Hampshire county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Belknap County
Carroll County
Cheshire County
Coos County
Grafton County
Hillsborough County
Merrimack County
Rockingham County
Strafford County
Sullivan County
The New Hampshire name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Probate Division, Circuit Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. New Hampshire DMV. 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 New Hampshire?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
- 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.