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How to Change Your Name in Utah
Every Utah 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 Utah county
Every Utah county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Beaver County
Box Elder County
Cache County
Carbon County
Daggett County
Davis County
Duchesne County
Emery County
Garfield County
Grand County
Iron County
Juab County
Kane County
Millard County
Morgan County
Piute County
Rich County
Salt Lake County
San Juan County
Sanpete County
Sevier County
Summit County
Tooele County
Uintah County
Utah County
Wasatch County
Washington County
Wayne County
Weber County
The Utah name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the District Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Utah DLD. 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 Utah?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Utah 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 Utah?
- 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.