Arizona Application for Change of Name

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The Arizona application for change of name is a petition form filed by an adult who wishes to change their legal name. The applicant must provide their birth name, current legal name, proposed new name, and any previous names. They must also state under penalty of perjury that they are not changing their name for fraudulent or unlawful reasons.

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Arizona Application for Change of Name

Last updated November 16th, 2025

The Arizona application for change of name is a petition form filed by an adult who wishes to change their legal name. The applicant must provide their birth name, current legal name, proposed new name, and any previous names. They must also state under penalty of perjury that they are not changing their name for fraudulent or unlawful reasons.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • Resident of the county of filing
  • Must be solely for the applicant’s best interests
  • Cannot release the applicant from obligations or affect ownership rights
  • Cannot be for committing or furthering criminal activity

How to Legally Change a Name in Arizona

Step 1 – Complete Application

To start the name change process, the applicant must complete the Civil Cover Sheet, Application for Change of Name for an Adult, and the appropriate fields of the Order Changing Name of an Adult.

Step 2 – File Forms

The Civil Cover Sheet and the Application Form (not the Order Form) must be filed with the court clerk of the superior court in the county where the applicant lives. At least four business days after filing, the applicant must contact the court clerk to get a hearing. A Notice of Hearing will be sent to the applicant along with a list of parties that need to be notified.

Step 3 – Notice of Hearing (if applicable)

If the court determines that third parties must be notified of the name change hearing, the applicant must send copies of the Application Form and Notice of Hearing to their spouse, ex-spouse, co-parent, creditors, prosecutors, or any other listed third parties 30 days before the hearing.[2]

Step 4 – Notify Spouse/Parent (if applicable)

If the applicant is required to notify their spouse or their child’s parent, the receiving parties must sign a Marital Waiver of Notice, Parental Waiver of Notice, or Acceptance of Service Form after receiving the name change forms. Which form applies depends on whether the spouse/parent consents to the applicant’s name change.

Step 5 – Notify Third Parties (if applicable)

If an applicant is required to notify third parties, they must do so by certified mail with a return receipt requested. Once the applicant receives the receipt, they can complete an Affidavit of Notice by Certified Mail and file both forms with the superior court clerk.

Step 6 – File Additional Forms

Before or at the time of the hearing, depending on the county, the applicant must provide the following forms:

  • Clerk-stamped copies of all filed documents
  • Order for Changing Name for an Adult 
  • Proof of notice (waivers, affidavits, etc.)
  • Copy of photo ID
  • Copy of birth certificate (if changing birth certificate name)
  • Divorce Decree (if applicable)
  • Prior Name Change Order (if applicable)

Step 7 – Court Hearing

If the applicant’s paperwork is in order, there are no objections, and the judge sees no reason for denial, the judge will complete the Order Changing Name for an Adult to officially legalize their name change.

Marriage and Divorce

To take someone’s name after marriage, a spouse can take an official copy of their marriage certificate to the Social Security Administration, DMV, passport office, and other institutions to update their IDs and licenses with their new name.

To revert to a previous name after divorce, a person can enter their current and previous names on the divorce paperwork. A certified copy of the Decree of Dissolution can then be used to update their name on documents such as their Social Security card, driver’s license, etc.[3]

Sources

  1. § 12-601(c)(1,2)
  2. § 12-602
  3. Arizona Name Change: Most Common Reasons