Minor Child Name Change in Idaho: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

A minor child name change 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)

Same magistrate-division civil filing fee as an adult petition (~$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 to Change Name (Minor) (CAO NCM 1-1), naming the child and the requested new name.
2
Obtain the other parent's written consent using the Parental Consent to Name Change (CAO NCM 2-1), or serve the other parent with notice if consent is not given.
3
File the petition with the Magistrate Division in the county where the child lives, pay or waive the fee, and publish the Notice of Hearing as directed.
4
Attend the hearing, where the judge decides the change based on the child's best interest.
5
Get the signed Judgment for Name Change (Minor) (CAO NCM 8-2) and update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Petition to Change Name (Minor)	CAO NCM 1-1	Open ↗
Parental Consent to Name Change (Minor)	CAO NCM 2-1	Open ↗
Judgment for Name Change (Minor)	CAO NCM 8-2	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Required — The Notice of Hearing is published once a week for four successive weeks in a court-designated newspaper under Idaho Code 7-803.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Idaho:

• Both parents must generally consent or receive notice of the hearing.
• The court weighs the child's best interest before granting the change.

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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Minor Child Name Change in Idaho: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change cost in Idaho?

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

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

Yes. The Notice of Hearing is published once a week for four successive weeks in a court-designated newspaper under Idaho Code 7-803.

Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in Idaho?

Both parents generally must be notified. If the other parent objects or can't be found, the court decides based on the child's best interest. Both parents must generally consent or receive notice of the hearing.

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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