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How to Change Your Name in New York
Every New York 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 York county
Every New York county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Albany County
Allegany County
Brooklyn Borough
Broome County
Cattaraugus County
Cayuga County
Chautauqua County
Chemung County
Chenango County
Clinton County
Columbia County
Cortland County
Delaware County
Dutchess County
Erie County
Essex County
Franklin County
Fulton County
Genesee County
Greene County
Hamilton County
Herkimer County
Jefferson County
Lewis County
Livingston County
Madison County
Manhattan Borough
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Nassau County
Niagara County
Oneida County
Onondaga County
Ontario County
Orange County
Orleans County
Oswego County
Otsego County
Putnam County
Queens County
Rensselaer County
Rockland County
Saratoga County
Schenectady County
Schoharie County
Schuyler County
Seneca County
St. Lawrence County
Staten Island Borough
Steuben County
Suffolk County
Sullivan County
Tioga County
Tompkins County
Ulster County
Warren County
Washington County
Wayne County
Westchester County
Wyoming County
Yates County
the Bronx Borough
The New York name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the County Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. New York 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 York?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your New York 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 York?
- 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.