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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Colorado: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Colorado County Court and District Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Colorado is filed in the County Court or District Court (Civil), costs about $98, and requires a newspaper notice unless it's waived. Most cases finish in 4–10 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$98

Same statutory name-change fee: $98 in County Court or $268 in District Court; waivable with Form JDF 205

Court
County Court or District Court (Civil)

County Court or District Court in the county where you live

Timeline
4–10 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete Form JDF 433 (Petition for Change of Name - Adult) and state on the petition that the change is to conform with your gender identity so the court waives the publication requirement under §13-15-102(4).

  2. 2

    Obtain fingerprint-based CBI and FBI criminal history checks taken within 90 days before filing and attach them to the petition as Exhibit A.

  3. 3

    File with the County Court or District Court clerk, pay the fee ($98 county / $268 district) or request a waiver with JDF 205, and ask the court to keep the record confidential.

  4. 4

    Obtain the signed Final Decree for Change of Name (JDF 448) and use certified copies to update Social Security, the Colorado DMV name and sex identifier, and your US passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Petition for Change of Name - Adult (used for gender-identity name changes)JDF 433Open ↗
Final Decree for Change of NameJDF 448Open ↗
Change Your Sex Identifier — Colorado DMV—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Required (waivable) — Colorado does NOT require newspaper publication for a name change to conform to the petitioner's gender identity (§13-15-102(4)), and the court may keep the records confidential.
Background check: Fingerprint/background check required
Good to know in Colorado:
  • • No newspaper publication is required for a name change that conforms to gender identity, and Colorado courts may keep the file confidential for safety (§13-15-102(4)).
  • • You can update the sex identifier on your Colorado driver license or ID separately through the DMV; a court order is not required for the DMV sex-identifier change.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Colorado license, then your passport and accounts.

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Colorado: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Colorado?
About $98, filed in the County Court or District Court (Civil). Same statutory name-change fee: $98 in County Court or $268 in District Court; waivable with Form JDF 205.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Colorado?
Usually, but it can be waived. Colorado does NOT require newspaper publication for a name change to conform to the petitioner's gender identity (§13-15-102(4)), and the court may keep the records confidential.
Is a gender-identity name change private in Colorado?
Colorado does NOT require newspaper publication for a name change to conform to the petitioner's gender identity (§13-15-102(4)), and the court may keep the records confidential.
How long does it take in Colorado?
Typically 4–10 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).
What do I do after the judge signs my order in Colorado?
Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.