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How to Change Your Name in New Jersey
Every New Jersey 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 Jersey county
Every New Jersey county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Atlantic County
Bergen County
Burlington County
Camden County
Cape May County
Cumberland County
Essex County
Gloucester County
Hudson County
Hunterdon County
Mercer County
Middlesex County
Monmouth County
Morris County
Ocean County
Passaic County
Salem County
Somerset County
Sussex County
Union County
Warren County
The New Jersey name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Superior Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. New Jersey MVC. 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 Jersey?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your New Jersey 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 Jersey?
- 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.