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

Verified against New Hampshire Circuit Court, Probate Division and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in New Hampshire is filed in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, costs about $140, 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
$140

Statewide Circuit Court fee; confirm the current amount with the clerk

Court
Circuit Court, Probate Division

Circuit Court, Probate Division in the county where you live

Timeline
4–10 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the Petition for Change of Name (NHJB-2175-FPe) to align your name with your gender identity.

  2. 2

    E-file through TurboCourt in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, pay the $140 fee, and ask the court to keep the record confidential if disclosure would create a safety risk.

  3. 3

    Attend the hearing if the court schedules one and obtain the signed decree.

  4. 4

    Use the decree to update Social Security (Form SS-5), your NH DMV gender marker and license, and your US passport.

Official forms

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

FormCodeOfficial link
Petition for Change of Name (e-File Only)NHJB-2175-FPeOpen ↗
Name Change e-Filing Forms—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Required (waivable) — No newspaper publication is required; you may ask the court to keep the record confidential where disclosure would create a safety risk.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in New Hampshire:
  • • New Hampshire does not require publication, and you can ask the court to keep the file confidential for safety.

Then update your IDs

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

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in New Hampshire?
About $140, filed in the Circuit Court, Probate Division. Statewide Circuit Court fee; confirm the current amount with the clerk.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in New Hampshire?
Usually, but it can be waived. No newspaper publication is required; you may ask the court to keep the record confidential where disclosure would create a safety risk.
Is a gender-identity name change private in New Hampshire?
No newspaper publication is required; you may ask the court to keep the record confidential where disclosure would create a safety risk.
How long does it take in New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire?
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.