Luneford

Legal name change in Burlington County, New Jersey

Adults in New Jersey change their name by filing with the Superior Court in their county. For $79, Luneford prepares your name change worksheet and plain instructions for the Burlington County Civil Division, up to updating your records.

Start now – $79

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 Burlington County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Burlington County Court Facility, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
1st floor
Phone: 609-288-9500 ext. 38091
Official court page

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 Burlington County

Serving all 40 towns in Burlington County

Bass River Township, Beverly, Bordentown, Bordentown Township, Burlington, Burlington Township, Chesterfield Township, Cinnaminson Township, Delanco Township, Delran Township, Eastampton Township, Edgewater Park Township, Evesham Township, Fieldsboro Borough, Florence Township, Hainesport Township, Lumberton Township, Mansfield Township, Maple Shade Township, Medford Lakes Borough, Medford Township, Moorestown Township, Mount Holly Township, Mount Laurel Township, New Hanover Township, North Hanover Township, Palmyra Borough, Pemberton Borough, Pemberton Township, Riverside Township, Riverton Borough, Shamong Township, Southampton Township, Springfield Township, Tabernacle Township, Washington Township, Westampton Township, Willingboro Township, Woodland Township, Wrightstown Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Burlington County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Burlington County Court Facility, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Phone 609-288-9500 ext. 38091. 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.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We prepare documents from your answers and explain the steps; you file them yourself.