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Minor Child Name Change in Utah: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

A minor child name change in Utah is filed in the District Court (county where the minor has resided at least one year), costs about $375, and requires no 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
$375

Same statewide $375 district-court petition fee; fee waiver available.

Court
District Court (county where the minor has resided at least one year)

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

Timeline
4–10 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete Form 1720FA (Petition for Minor Name Change), filed in the District Court for the county where the minor has resided at least one year.

  2. 2

    Obtain notarized consent from every parent/guardian with legal custody using Form 1721FA, or serve any parent who disagrees or cannot be located with a Summons (Form 1712FA in-state or 1713FA out-of-state).

  3. 3

    Pay the $375 filing fee or request a fee waiver, and file the Notice of Hearing (Form 1722FA).

  4. 4

    Attend the hearing where the judge decides in the child's best interest, then obtain the Order on Minor Name Change (Form 1723FA).

  5. 5

    Get certified copies of the order and update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Consent to Minor Name/Sex Change1721FAOpen ↗
Notice of Hearing on Petition for Minor Name Change1722FAOpen ↗
Summons (In-State) — Minor Name Change1712FAOpen ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — No newspaper publication; instead all parents/guardians with legal custody must consent or be personally served with a summons.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Utah:
  • • Every parent or guardian with legal custody must consent (notarized Form 1721FA) or be served by summons; alternative service is available if a parent cannot be located.
  • • There is no newspaper publication requirement for a minor name change in Utah.

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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Minor Child Name Change in Utah: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change cost in Utah?
About $375, filed in the District Court (county where the minor has resided at least one year). Same statewide $375 district-court petition fee; fee waiver available..
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.
Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in Utah?
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. Every parent or guardian with legal custody must consent (notarized Form 1721FA) or be served by summons; alternative service is available if a parent cannot be located.
How long does it take in Utah?
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 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.