Adult Name Change in Wyoming: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

An adult name change in Wyoming is filed in the District Court, costs about $100–$120 (typical $120, varies by county), and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 8–16 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

Your personalized plan

Pick your state and situation for your exact filing fee, court, forms, and ordered steps.

Free · no signup

What it costs

Filing fee

$100–$120 (typical $120, varies by county)

The District Court filing fee is roughly $120 but varies by county; the newspaper-publication cost is separate and can add $50–several hundred dollars

Court

District Court

District Court in the county where you live

Timeline

8–16 weeks

Step by step

1
Complete the adult name-change forms from the Wyoming Judicial Branch — the Petition and Affidavit for Change of Name, the Notice of Publication, and the proposed Order Changing Name.
2
File the petition with the Clerk of District Court in the county where you live and pay the filing fee (about $120, confirm the exact amount with the clerk), or ask the court to waive it for financial hardship.
3
Publish the Notice of Publication in a newspaper in your county once a week for four consecutive weeks, then file the newspaper's affidavit of publication with the court.
4
Attend the hearing and testify that you are not changing your name to avoid debts, defraud anyone, or harm another person.
5
Obtain the signed Order Changing Name and certified copies, then update Social Security, WYDOT Driver Services, your US passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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

Form	Code	Official link
Instructions for Name Change – Adult	—	Open ↗
Adult Name Change — full forms packet	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Required — You must publish notice of the name change in a local newspaper in your county once a week for four consecutive weeks, then file the newspaper's affidavit of publication with the court. Courts may waive publication for petitioners with documented safety concerns.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Wyoming:

• Wyoming requires a period of in-state residency before you can petition; confirm the current residency requirement with your District Court clerk.
• Confirm the exact filing fee with your local court clerk, as District Court fees vary by county.

Then update your IDs

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

Who to notify →Build my checklist →See my timeline →

Adult petition name change in nearby states

Vermont →District of Columbia →Alaska →North Dakota →

Adult (Court) Name Change in Wyoming: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Wyoming?

About $100–$120 (typical $120, varies by county), filed in the District Court. The District Court filing fee is roughly $120 but varies by county; the newspaper-publication cost is separate and can add $50–several hundred dollars.

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Wyoming?

Yes. You must publish notice of the name change in a local newspaper in your county once a week for four consecutive weeks, then file the newspaper's affidavit of publication with the court. Courts may waive publication for petitioners with documented safety concerns.

How long does it take in Wyoming?

Typically 8–16 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 Wyoming?

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.

Sources

Every fee, court, rule, and form on this page traces to an official government source:

See our verification methodology and themaster source list.

Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.

We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.