Legal Name Change
Summary
Getting your name legally changed can be done by anyone regardless of any kind of medical intervention or diagnosis. We all have the right to legally change a name. Information here is based on prices reported during the construction of this page, please go to the official links to verify any price. If you have a criminal history you may need proof of transitioning, but you are still able to go through with this. While the paperwork can look intimidating, it is all very manageable to be completed by an individual without an legal background.
Help
Name Change Micro Grant: Helps with name change open first to 14th of month
North Dakota
Website with the Forms: https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/name-change-adult
- $80 Filing Fee (waivable)
- Requires 6 months residency
- No publication is needed in the newspaper if only changing first and middle name.
- You may possibly change last name without requiring news paper publication if you include medical diagnosis for transitioning reasons. This information can be included in addition to other paperwork.
Minnesota
Website with Forms: https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Name-Change.aspx
- $315 Filing Fee (waivable)
- Requires 6 months residency
- Name Change hearing takes place at court, generally takes a few minutes, and requires two witnesses to verify your identity
National Information
If we your current state is not included here, the best place to go for general information on Legal Name Change documents is here: