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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Oregon: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

In Oregon, you restore your former or maiden name after divorce through the divorce decree — request it in the divorce and the decree is your legal proof. There is usually no extra court fee. Then update Social Security first, then the DMV, then your passport. No newspaper notice is required.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$0 court fee

No separate name-change fee — restoration is included in the dissolution judgment under ORS 107.105

Court
Circuit Court (through the dissolution judgment)

Circuit Court for the county where you live

Timeline
1–4 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Ask the court to restore your former name inside your dissolution case — the General Judgment form has a checkbox to restore a party's former name under ORS 107.105.

  2. 2

    The restoration takes effect when the dissolution General Judgment is entered; no separate name-change petition is required.

  3. 3

    Get a certified copy of the General Judgment from the circuit court clerk.

  4. 4

    Use the certified judgment to update Social Security, then the Oregon DMV, your passport, and accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Dissolution — General Judgment (no children)—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Oregon:
  • • Name restoration is free and built into the dissolution judgment — there is no need for a separate name-change filing.

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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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Oregon: FAQ

Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Oregon?
Usually yes. If you asked to restore your former name in your divorce, the decree is your proof at no extra cost. In Oregon you can also request it after the fact.
What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Oregon?
You can still restore it. Oregon lets you file a short request to restore your former name after the divorce is final — see the forms below.
Do I need to publish a notice to restore my name after divorce in Oregon?
No. Restoring a former name through a divorce decree does not require newspaper publication in Oregon.
What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Oregon?
Social Security first (free, Form SS-5), then your Oregon driver's license, then your passport and financial accounts.

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