Luneford

Legal name change in Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Morris County Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07963
2nd floor
Phone: 862-397-5700 ext. 75345
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 Morris County

Serving all 39 towns in Morris County

Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler Borough, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover, East Hanover Township, Florham Park Borough, Hanover Township, Harding Township, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon Borough, Lincoln Park Borough, Long Hill Township, Madison Borough, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Montville Township, Morris Plains Borough, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Arlington Borough, Mount Olive Township, Mountain Lakes Borough, Netcong Borough, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Pequannock Township, Randolph Township, Riverdale Borough, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Roxbury Township, Victory Gardens Borough, Washington Township, Wharton Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Morris County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Morris County Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07963. Phone 862-397-5700 ext. 75345. 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.