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Adult Name Change in Utah: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

An adult name change in Utah is filed in the District Court, costs about $375, and requires no 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
$375

Statewide district-court petition fee set by Utah Code § 78A-2-301; a fee waiver is available. The fee is uniform in every county.

Court
District Court

District Court in the county where you live (for a minor, the county where the child has resided at least one year)

Timeline
4–8 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete Form 1700FA (Petition for Name Change) under Utah Code § 42-1-1, filed in the District Court for the county where you live (you can start the case online through MyPaperwork).

  2. 2

    Pay the $375 district-court petition fee (Utah Code § 78A-2-301) or file a fee-waiver request; no newspaper publication is required.

  3. 3

    If you are on the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry, you must send notice to the Offender Registration Program at least 30 days before the hearing (Form 1703FA); otherwise no background check is required.

  4. 4

    Attend the hearing and obtain the signed Form 1702FA (Order on Petition for Name Change).

  5. 5

    Order certified copies of the order and use them to update Social Security, the Driver License Division, your passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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

FormCodeOfficial link
Petition for Name Change1700FAOpen ↗
Order on Petition for Name Change1702FAOpen ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — Utah does not require newspaper publication for a name change; a hearing is scheduled after filing.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Utah:
  • • The $375 filing fee is statewide under Utah Code § 78A-2-301 and does not vary by county; fee waivers are available.
  • • No newspaper publication and no general fingerprint/background check are required — the only registry step applies if you are on the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry.

Then update your IDs

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

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Adult (Court) Name Change in Utah: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Utah?
About $375, filed in the District Court. Statewide district-court petition fee set by Utah Code § 78A-2-301; a fee waiver is available. The fee is uniform in every county..
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Utah?
No. Utah does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.
How long does it take in Utah?
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 Utah?
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.