Legal name change in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County

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

Serving all 21 towns in Somerset County

Bedminster Township, Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Bound Brook Borough, Branchburg Township, Bridgewater Township, Far Hills Borough, Franklin Township, Green Brook Township, Hillsborough Township, Manville Borough, Millstone Borough, Montgomery Township, North Plainfield Borough, Peapack-Gladstone Borough, Raritan Borough, Rocky Hill Borough, Somerville Borough, South Bound Brook Borough, Warren Township, Watchung Borough

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Somerset County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren court building, 40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Phone 908-332-7700 ext. 13710. 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.