Legal name change in Bergen County, New Jersey

What you get

• Your name change complaint worksheet, filled in with your answers
• Step-by-step instructions, including newspaper notice if ordered
• Your county court address, phone and official page
• The order to update Social Security, MVC and others

How it works

1. Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
2. Review your answers and pay securely.
3. Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.

Where to file in Bergen County

Call ahead: hours, rooms and fees can change. Source: New Jersey Courts directory.

This is not the right service if

• A name change for a child under 18
• A name change that is part of a marriage or divorce (those use a different process)

More help in Bergen County

• Uncontested divorce
• Small claims
• Landlord: unpaid rent or lease violation
• Security deposit demand letter

Serving all 70 towns in Bergen County

Allendale Borough, Alpine Borough, Bergenfield Borough, Bogota Borough, Carlstadt Borough, Cliffside Park Borough, Closter Borough, Cresskill Borough, Demarest Borough, Dumont Borough, East Rutherford Borough, Edgewater Borough, Elmwood Park Borough, Emerson Borough, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs Borough, Fair Lawn Borough, Fairview Borough, Fort Lee Borough, Franklin Lakes Borough, Garfield, Glen Rock Borough, Hackensack, Harrington Park Borough, Hasbrouck Heights Borough, Haworth Borough, Hillsdale Borough, Ho-Ho-Kus Borough, Leonia Borough, Little Ferry Borough, Lodi Borough, Lyndhurst Township, Mahwah Township, Maywood Borough, Midland Park Borough, Montvale Borough, Moonachie Borough, New Milford Borough, North Arlington Borough, Northvale Borough, Norwood Borough, Oakland Borough, Old Tappan Borough, Oradell Borough, Palisades Park Borough, Paramus Borough, Park Ridge Borough, Ramsey Borough, Ridgefield Borough, Ridgefield Park Village, Ridgewood Village, River Edge Borough, River Vale Township, Rochelle Park Township, Rockleigh Borough, Rutherford Borough, Saddle Brook Township, Saddle River Borough, South Hackensack Township, Teaneck Township, Tenafly Borough, Teterboro Borough, Upper Saddle River Borough, Waldwick Borough, Wallington Borough, Washington Township, Westwood Borough, Wood-Ridge Borough, Woodcliff Lake Borough, Wyckoff Township

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Bergen County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone 201-221-0700 ext. 25210. Call ahead to confirm hours and the fee.

Do I need a lawyer to change my name?

No. Adults can file their own name change in New Jersey. Luneford is not a law firm; we prepare your worksheet and explain each step.

What do I update after the judge approves?

Start with Social Security, then the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, then your bank, employer and passport.