Luneford

Legal name change in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Middlesex County Courthouse, 56 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
2nd floor, Tower
Phone: 732-645-4300 ext. 88171
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 Middlesex County

Serving all 25 towns in Middlesex County

Carteret Borough, Cranbury Township, Dunellen Borough, East Brunswick Township, Edison Township, Helmetta Borough, Highland Park Borough, Jamesburg Borough, Metuchen Borough, Middlesex Borough, Milltown Borough, Monroe Township, New Brunswick, North Brunswick Township, Old Bridge Township, Perth Amboy, Piscataway Township, Plainsboro Township, Sayreville Borough, South Amboy, South Brunswick Township, South Plainfield Borough, South River Borough, Spotswood Borough, Woodbridge Township

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Middlesex County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Middlesex County Courthouse, 56 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Phone 732-645-4300 ext. 88171. 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.