Legal name change in Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic County

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

Serving all 16 towns in Passaic County

Bloomingdale Borough, Clifton, Haledon Borough, Hawthorne Borough, Little Falls Township, North Haledon Borough, Passaic, Paterson, Pompton Lakes Borough, Prospect Park Borough, Ringwood Borough, Totowa Borough, Wanaque Borough, Wayne Township, West Milford Township, Woodland Park Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Passaic County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Passaic County New Courthouse, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505. Phone 973-653-2910 ext. 24260. 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.