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How to Change Your Name in Wyoming
Every Wyoming 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 Wyoming county
Every Wyoming county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Albany County
Big Horn County
Campbell County
Carbon County
Converse County
Crook County
Fremont County
Goshen County
Hot Springs County
Johnson County
Laramie County
Lincoln County
Natrona County
Niobrara County
Park County
Platte County
Sheridan County
Sublette County
Sweetwater County
Teton County
Uinta County
Washakie County
Weston County
The Wyoming name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Clerk of District Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Wyoming DOT. 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 Wyoming?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
- 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.