Wv name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the wv name change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the court name and county at the top of the form. This ensures that your petition is directed to the correct jurisdiction.
  3. In the section labeled 'IN THE MATTER OF:', enter your current name and the desired new name clearly. Make sure there are no typos, as accuracy is crucial for legal documents.
  4. Complete the Civil Action No. field if applicable, or leave it blank if you do not have a case number yet.
  5. Review each statement under 'finds as fact' and ensure that your reasons for changing your name align with these points. You may need to provide additional information if required.
  6. Finally, sign and date the document where indicated, ensuring that all necessary fields are completed before submission.

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West Virginia Drivers License Policy Procedures In order to update the name on a West Virginia ID, the applicant must submit a birth certificate or court order demonstrating the name change.
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Drivers license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
Acceptable Documents WV utility bills (not more than 60 days old, cannot be a termination notice, and cannot be two bills issued by the same company) Tax records with a WV street address. WV mortgage documents, WV homeowner insurance documents for a WV residence, or proof of WV home ownership.
How to Change Your Name Start online or complete a Drivers License and Identification Card Application requesting a name change. Visit a DMV customer service center and bring: One document listed below: Marriage certificate or civil union document (including same-sex marriage certificates)
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee VT $150 WA $120 - $250 WI $165 WV $200 - $30447 more rows

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Proof of Legal Name Change Doc​uments Certified marriage certificate (for each marriage if married more than once, Souvenir documents or Ministers copies are not acceptable) Original or certified copy of a birth certificate with amended legal name. Court Order with legal name/name change.
You must file a Petition for Change of Name with the court. The court must then sign an order granting you a new name.

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