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

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

Quick answer

In Utah, 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 requested inside the divorce case

Court

District Court (through the divorce decree)

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

Timeline

1–4 weeks

Step by step

1
Ask to restore your former (pre-marriage) name in your divorce papers; the proposed decree must list your current married name and the name to be restored.
2
If the decree includes the restoration, no separate name-change case or fee is required.
3
Get a certified copy of the divorce decree from the District Court clerk.
4
Use the certified decree to update Social Security, then the Driver License Division, your passport, and accounts.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Name change after divorce — Utah Courts self-help	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Not required

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Utah:

• If the decree omits the restoration you cannot reopen it — you would have to file a separate $375 name-change petition.

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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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Utah: FAQ

Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Utah?

Usually yes. If you asked to restore your former name in your divorce, the decree is your proof at no extra cost. In Utah you can also request it after the fact.

What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Utah?

You can still restore it. Utah 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 Utah?

No. Restoring a former name through a divorce decree does not require newspaper publication in Utah.

What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Utah?

Social Security first (free, Form SS-5), then your Utah 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.