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

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

Quick answer

A minor child 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

Same $150 probate filing fee as an adult petition; waivable with the fee-waiver application

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
Complete the Petition to Change Name of Minor (Form 700-00123) and the Name Change of Minor Child Information sheet (Form 700-00123A).
2
If the other parent does not consent, have a copy of the Petition to Change Name of Minor (Form 700-00123) served on that non-consenting parent so the court has proof of notice.
3
File the petition with the Probate Division in the county where the minor lives, pay or waive the $150 fee, and attach a certified copy of the child's birth certificate if required.
4
Attend the hearing; the judge may ask questions to confirm no coercion and decides based on the best interest of the child.
5
Obtain the signed order and certified copies, then update the child's Social Security record, birth record, and school and passport records.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Petition to Change Name of Minor	700-00123	Open ↗
Name Change of Minor Child Information	700-00123A	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Not required — No newspaper publication is required for a minor's name change in Vermont.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Vermont:

• A non-consenting parent must be served with the petition so the court can consider that parent's position.
• The judge weighs the child's best interest, not simply the filing parent's preference.

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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Minor Child Name Change in Vermont: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change cost in Vermont?

About $150, filed in the Superior Court — Probate Division. Same $150 probate filing fee as an adult petition; waivable with the fee-waiver application.

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.

Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in Vermont?

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. A non-consenting parent must be served with the petition so the court can consider that parent's position.

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.