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

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

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Kansas is filed in the Kansas District Court, costs about $173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county), and sometimes requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 4–8 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

$173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county)

Same general civil docket fee as any adult petition (about $195); confirm the exact amount with your district court clerk

Court

Kansas District Court

District Court in the county where you live

Timeline

4–8 weeks

Step by step

1
File the standard Petition for Change of Name (Adult) under K.S.A. 60-1401 and 60-1402 — Kansas has no separate gender-identity name-change process.
2
Ask the court to order notice by mail rather than by publication under K.S.A. 60-1402 if you are concerned about privacy or safety.
3
Attend the hearing so the judge can sign the Order Changing Name.
4
Use certified copies of the order to update Social Security and your US passport.

Official forms

Every link goes to the official court or government host — never a paid re-host.

Form	Code	Official link
Kansas Judicial Council — Adult Name Change forms	—	Open ↗
Application for a Social Security Card	SS-5	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Sometimes — Kansas has no separate confidential gender-identity name-change track, but K.S.A. 60-1402 lets the court order notice by mail instead of newspaper publication, which can protect privacy.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Kansas:

• A court-ordered name change is available through the standard process, but Kansas confidentiality relies on the court's discretion over the method of notice (K.S.A. 60-1402).
• Kansas gender-marker changes on state IDs and birth certificates are currently restricted and litigation-dependent (SB 180 and related measures) — verify current policy before relying on a marker change, and confirm the exact filing fee with your district court clerk.

Then update your IDs

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

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Kansas: FAQ

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

About $173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county), filed in the Kansas District Court. Same general civil docket fee as any adult petition (about $195); confirm the exact amount with your district court clerk.

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

Sometimes — it depends on your court. Ask the clerk when you file.

Is a gender-identity name change private in Kansas?

Kansas has no separate confidential gender-identity name-change track, but K.S.A. 60-1402 lets the court order notice by mail instead of newspaper publication, which can protect privacy.

How long does it take in Kansas?

Typically 4–8 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 Kansas?

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.

We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.