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How to Change Your Name in Oregon
Every Oregon 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 Oregon county
Every Oregon county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Baker County
Benton County
Clackamas County
Clatsop County
Columbia County
Coos County
Crook County
Curry County
Deschutes County
Douglas County
Gilliam County
Grant County
Harney County
Hood River County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Josephine County
Klamath County
Lake County
Lane County
Lincoln County
Linn County
Malheur County
Marion County
Morrow County
Multnomah County
Polk County
Sherman County
Tillamook County
Umatilla County
Union County
Wallowa County
Wasco County
Washington County
Wheeler County
Yamhill County
The Oregon name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Circuit Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Oregon 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 Oregon?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Oregon 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 Oregon?
- 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.