Luneford

Legal name change in Ocean 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 Ocean 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 Ocean County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Ocean County Building 1, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754
Room 121
Phone: 732-504-0700 ext. 64360
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 Ocean County

Serving all 33 towns in Ocean County

Barnegat Light Borough, Barnegat Township, Bay Head Borough, Beach Haven Borough, Beachwood Borough, Berkeley Township, Brick Township, Eagleswood Township, Harvey Cedars Borough, Island Heights Borough, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakehurst Borough, Lakewood Township, Lavallette Borough, Little Egg Harbor Township, Long Beach Township, Manchester Township, Mantoloking Borough, Ocean Gate Borough, Ocean Township, Pine Beach Borough, Plumsted Township, Point Pleasant Beach Borough, Point Pleasant Borough, Seaside Heights Borough, Seaside Park Borough, Ship Bottom Borough, South Toms River Borough, Stafford Township, Surf City Borough, Toms River Township, Tuckerton Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Ocean County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Ocean County Building 1, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754. Phone 732-504-0700 ext. 64360. 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.