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Adult Name Change in Vermont: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Vermont Superior Court — Probate Division and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

An adult name change in Vermont is filed in the Superior Court — Probate Division, costs about $150, and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 3–10 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
$150

Statewide probate filing fee for a name change; waivable with the Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs if you cannot afford it

Court
Superior Court — Probate Division

Probate Division of the Superior Court in the county where you live

Timeline
3–10 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the Petition of Adult to Change Name (Form 700-00122) with your current and requested names.

  2. 2

    File the petition with the Probate Division of the Superior Court in the county where you live — you may file in person, by mail, or by email — and pay the $150 fee or ask the court to waive it.

  3. 3

    Attach the supporting documents the court requires, which may include a certified copy of your birth certificate and a copy of a photo ID such as a driver's license or passport.

  4. 4

    Attend any hearing the judge schedules; because Vermont requires no publication, the process is usually short.

  5. 5

    Obtain the signed name-change order and certified copies, then update Social Security, the Vermont DMV, your US passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Petition of Adult to Change Name700-00122Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — Vermont does not require newspaper publication for a probate name change.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Vermont:
  • • Vermont is one of the states that does not require newspaper publication, which keeps costs low and protects privacy.
  • • The Probate Division — not the Civil or Family Division — handles adult name changes.

Then update your IDs

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

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Adult (Court) Name Change in Vermont: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Vermont?
About $150, filed in the Superior Court — Probate Division. Statewide probate filing fee for a name change; waivable with the Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs if you cannot afford it.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Vermont?
No. Vermont does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.
How long does it take in Vermont?
Typically 3–10 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 Vermont?
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.