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Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a resident of the county for at least 1 year
- Must be 18 or older (minors require parental consent)
- Cannot be convicted of a crime and in custody, or on parole or probation
How to Legally Change a Name in Utah
Step 1 – Fill Out Documents
The petitioner must complete the following documents:
- Petition for Name Change (web version)
- Utah District Court Cover Sheet for Probate Actions (web version)
- Order on Petition for Name Change* (web version)
*Only the form header of the Order must be completed by the petitioner.
Step 2 – File Documents
The petitioner must file the documents with the district court of the county where they live.[1] Petitioners in Utah County must file the documents with the Provo Courthouse. A hearing date will be provided after filing.
Step 3 – Attend Hearing
The petitioner must attend the hearing and explain the reason for the name change to a judge. If the judge approves the request, they will sign the Order, and the petitioner will have legally changed their name.[2]
Step 4 – Submit Order
After the hearing, the petitioner must complete Section A of the Amendment of a Record by Court Order and mail it, along with a certified copy of the Order and the filing fee, to the Utah Vital Records and Statistics.[3]
Marriage and Divorce
A name can be changed without a court order when an individual is getting married. The marriage certificate with the updated name can then be used to inform the necessary agencies and institutions.
An individual may also request that their former name be restored when divorcing. During a divorce hearing, the judge may issue a final divorce decree bearing the spouse’s former name.
Resources
Forms
- Petition for Name Change
- Utah District Court Cover Sheet for Probate Actions
- Order on Petition for Name Change
- Amendment of a Record by Court Order
Links
- Utah State Courts – Petition for Name/Sex Change
- Utah Name Change Laws (§42-1-1 – §42-1-3)