Legal name change in Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson County

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

Serving all 12 towns in Hudson County

Bayonne, East Newark Borough, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen Township, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken Township, West New York

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Hudson County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex, 24 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Phone 201-748-4400 ext. 60110. 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.