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

Verified against Idaho District Court (Magistrate Division) and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Idaho is filed in the Magistrate Division of the Idaho District Court, costs about $120–$176 (typical $166, varies by county), and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 6–12 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

$120–$176 (typical $166, varies by county)

Standard magistrate-division civil filing fee (~$166); confirm with the county clerk.

Court

Magistrate Division of the Idaho District Court

Magistrate Division of the District Court in the county where you live

Timeline

6–12 weeks

Step by step

1
Complete the Petition for Name Change (CAO NCA 1-1) and state that the change is to conform your name to your gender identity.
2
File with the Magistrate Division and, if safety is a concern, ask the court to seal the record or waive newspaper publication.
3
Publish the Notice of Hearing unless the court waives it, then attend the hearing and obtain the signed Judgment for Name Change.
4
Use the judgment to update Social Security, the Idaho DMV name and gender marker, and your US passport.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Petition for Name Change (Adult or Emancipated Minor)	CAO NCA 1-1	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Required — Idaho uses the same adult name-change process, so the Notice of Hearing must be published unless the court grants a request to seal or waive it for safety.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Idaho:

• Idaho has no separate gender-identity name-change statute; the standard adult petition is used.
• Ask the judge to seal the file or waive publication if publicity would put you at risk.

Then update your IDs

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

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Idaho: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Idaho?

About $120–$176 (typical $166, varies by county), filed in the Magistrate Division of the Idaho District Court. Standard magistrate-division civil filing fee (~$166); confirm with the county clerk..

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho uses the same adult name-change process, so the Notice of Hearing must be published unless the court grants a request to seal or waive it for safety.

Is a gender-identity name change private in Idaho?

Idaho uses the same adult name-change process, so the Notice of Hearing must be published unless the court grants a request to seal or waive it for safety.

How long does it take in Idaho?

Typically 6–12 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 Idaho?

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.

Sources

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

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