Pennsylvania name change 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Pennsylvania name change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your current name in the designated field at the top of the form. This is essential for identifying your existing legal identity.
  3. Next, fill in the date on which you are submitting this petition. This helps establish a timeline for your name change process.
  4. In the section labeled 'Petitioner', provide your full name again as it appears on official documents. This ensures clarity and accuracy.
  5. Indicate your desired new name in the specified field. Make sure this is the name you wish to be legally recognized as moving forward.
  6. Finally, review all entries for accuracy before saving or printing your completed form. This step is crucial to avoid any delays in processing your request.

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The Philadelphia Name Change Project provides free pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people through partnerships with Philadelphia law firms, universities, and corporate law departments.
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.
Please note: Changing your name in Pennsylvania is a legal process that requires going to court. Adult Name Changes. Step One: Fingerprint Card. Step Two: Petition and Background Check. Step Three: Publication. Step Four: Proof of Financial Standing. Step Five: The Hearing. Step Six: Legal Name Change Order.
Costs associated with name changes can range widely due to multiple influencing factors. Court fees for filing a name change petition average between $150 and $500, depending on the state.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee PA $300 - $350 RI $89 SC $150 SD $7047 more rows
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