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Minor Child Name Change in New Hampshire: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

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A minor child name change in New Hampshire is filed in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, costs about $140, and sometimes requires a newspaper notice. 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) for the minor, listing the child's current and requested names, and attach a certified copy of the child's birth certificate.

  2. 2

    Both parents generally must consent or receive notice; if the other parent does not consent, the court will require notice and may hold a hearing.

  3. 3

    E-file through TurboCourt in the Circuit Court, Probate Division for your county and pay the $140 fee, or request a fee waiver.

  4. 4

    Attend the hearing if scheduled; the judge decides based on the child's best interest.

  5. 5

    Get the signed decree and update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Petition for Change of Name (e-File Only)NHJB-2175-FPeOpen ↗
Name Change e-Filing Forms—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Sometimes — No newspaper publication is required; the court may direct notice to the other parent or others under RSA 547:3-i.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in New Hampshire:
  • • A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate must accompany the petition.
  • • Both parents generally must receive notice, and the court weighs the child's best interest.

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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Minor Child Name Change in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change 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?
Sometimes — it depends on your court. Ask the clerk when you file.
Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in New Hampshire?
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. A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate must accompany the petition.
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.

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