Luneford

Legal name change in Union 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 Union 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 Union County

Superior Court, Civil Division
Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Case Management, 3rd floor Tower
Phone: 908-787-1650 ext. 22120
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 Union County

Serving all 21 towns in Union County

Berkeley Heights Township, Clark Township, Cranford Township, Elizabeth, Fanwood Borough, Garwood Borough, Hillside Township, Kenilworth Borough, Linden, Mountainside Borough, New Providence Borough, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle Borough, Roselle Park Borough, Scotch Plains Township, Springfield Township, Summit, Union Township, Westfield, Winfield Township

Questions

Where do I file a name change in Union County?

At the Superior Court, Civil Division: Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Phone 908-787-1650 ext. 22120. 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.