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Legal name change in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87905
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 Monmouth County

Serving all 53 towns in Monmouth County

Aberdeen Township, Allenhurst Borough, Allentown Borough, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands Borough, Avon-by-the-Sea Borough, Belmar Borough, Bradley Beach Borough, Brielle Borough, Colts Neck Township, Deal Borough, Eatontown Borough, Englishtown Borough, Fair Haven Borough, Farmingdale Borough, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Hazlet Township, Highlands Borough, Holmdel Township, Howell Township, Interlaken Borough, Keansburg Borough, Keyport Borough, Lake Como Borough, Little Silver Borough, Loch Arbour Village, Long Branch, Manalapan Township, Manasquan Borough, Marlboro Township, Matawan Borough, Middletown Township, Millstone Township, Monmouth Beach Borough, Neptune City Borough, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Oceanport Borough, Red Bank Borough, Roosevelt Borough, Rumson Borough, Sea Bright Borough, Sea Girt Borough, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake Borough, Spring Lake Heights Borough, Tinton Falls Borough, Union Beach Borough, Upper Freehold Township, Wall Township, West Long Branch Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Monmouth County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Phone 732-358-8700 ext. 87905. 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.