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How to Change Your Name in Pennsylvania
Every Pennsylvania 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.
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Every Pennsylvania county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Adams County
Allegheny County
Armstrong County
Beaver County
Bedford County
Berks County
Blair County
Bradford County
Bucks County
Butler County
Cambria County
Cameron County
Carbon County
Centre County
Chester County
Clarion County
Clearfield County
Clinton County
Columbia County
Crawford County
Cumberland County
Dauphin County
Delaware County
Elk County
Erie County
Fayette County
Forest County
Franklin County
Fulton County
Greene County
Huntingdon County
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Juniata County
Lackawanna County
Lancaster County
Lawrence County
Lebanon County
Lehigh County
Luzerne County
Lycoming County
McKean County
Mercer County
Mifflin County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Montour County
Northampton County
Northumberland County
Perry County
Philadelphia County
Pike County
Potter County
Schuylkill County
Snyder County
Somerset County
Sullivan County
Susquehanna County
Tioga County
Union County
Venango County
Warren County
Washington County
Wayne County
Westmoreland County
Wyoming County
York County
The Pennsylvania name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Prothonotary (Court of Common Pleas) (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. PennDOT. 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 Pennsylvania?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
- 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.