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
- Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
- Review your answers and pay securely.
- Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.
Where to file in Camden County
Superior Court, Civil DivisionCamden County Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103
Room 150
Phone: 856-650-9100 ext. 43160
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 Camden County
Serving all 36 towns in Camden County
Audubon Borough, Audubon Park Borough, Barrington Borough, Bellmawr Borough, Berlin Borough, Berlin Township, Brooklawn Borough, Camden, Cherry Hill Township, Chesilhurst Borough, Clementon Borough, Collingswood Borough, Gibbsboro Borough, Gloucester City, Gloucester Township, Haddon Heights Borough, Haddon Township, Haddonfield Borough, Hi-Nella Borough, Laurel Springs Borough, Lawnside Borough, Lindenwold Borough, Magnolia Borough, Merchantville Borough, Mount Ephraim Borough, Oaklyn Borough, Pennsauken Township, Pine Hill Borough, Runnemede Borough, Somerdale Borough, Stratford Borough, Tavistock Borough, Voorhees Township, Waterford Township, Winslow Township, Woodlynne Borough
Questions
Where do I file a name change in Camden County?
At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Camden County Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. Phone 856-650-9100 ext. 43160. 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.