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Adult Name Change in Oregon: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Oregon Circuit Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

An adult name change in Oregon is filed in the Circuit Court (Civil), costs about $124, and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 1–6 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
$124

Flat statewide fee set by ORS 21.145; identical in all 36 counties. Fee waiver/deferral is available under ORS 21.682.

Court
Circuit Court (Civil)

Circuit Court for the county where you live

Timeline
1–6 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the Petition for Change of Name (Adult) from the Oregon Judicial Department name/sex change packet, listing your current and requested names and the required public-interest disclosures.

  2. 2

    File the petition with the Circuit Court for the county where you live and pay the $124 fee (ORS 21.145), or request a fee waiver.

  3. 3

    Submit the proposed General Judgment Re: Change of Name (Adult) with a Certificate of Readiness under UTCR 5.100 — no newspaper publication is required.

  4. 4

    The judge signs the general judgment ex parte; the court enters it and mails you a Notice of Entry of Judgment.

  5. 5

    Order certified copies of the judgment and use them to update Social Security, the Oregon DMV, your passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Name and Sex Change Packet (Adult) — Petition and General Judgment—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — Oregon does not require newspaper publication for an adult name change; the general judgment is entered ex parte, and a hearing is held only if the court asks for one.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Oregon:
  • • Oregon's $124 filing fee is uniform statewide under ORS 21.145 — it does not vary by county.
  • • No newspaper publication and no fingerprinting are required; the adult process is handled ex parte on the paperwork.

Then update your IDs

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

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Adult (Court) Name Change in Oregon: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Oregon?
About $124, filed in the Circuit Court (Civil). Flat statewide fee set by ORS 21.145; identical in all 36 counties. Fee waiver/deferral is available under ORS 21.682..
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Oregon?
No. Oregon does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.
How long does it take in Oregon?
Typically 1–6 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 Oregon?
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.