Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Wyoming: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity 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.

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What it costs

Filing fee

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

Wyoming uses the standard adult name-change petition; the fee (about $120) varies by county and the publication cost is separate

Court

District Court

District Court in the county where you live

Timeline

8–16 weeks

Step by step

1
Use the standard adult Petition and Affidavit for Change of Name to request the name that matches your gender identity.
2
If publicly publishing your name change would create a personal-safety risk, ask the District Court to waive the newspaper-publication requirement and explain your safety concerns.
3
Complete any required publication, attend the hearing, and obtain the signed Order Changing Name with certified copies.
4
Use the order to update Social Security, then change the gender marker on your Wyoming license or ID at WYDOT Driver Services, and update your US passport.

Official forms

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

Newspaper publication: Required — Wyoming has no separate gender-identity name-change track, so newspaper publication for four consecutive weeks applies; petitioners with documented safety concerns may ask the court to waive publication.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Wyoming:

• Because Wyoming has no confidential gender-identity track, ask the judge about a safety-based publication waiver if privacy is a concern.
• The WYDOT gender-marker change on a license or ID is handled separately from the court name-change order.

Then update your IDs

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

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Wyoming: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Wyoming?

About $100–$120 (typical $120, varies by county), filed in the District Court. Wyoming uses the standard adult name-change petition; the fee (about $120) varies by county and the publication cost is separate.

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

Yes. Wyoming has no separate gender-identity name-change track, so newspaper publication for four consecutive weeks applies; petitioners with documented safety concerns may ask the court to waive publication.

Is a gender-identity name change private in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no separate gender-identity name-change track, so newspaper publication for four consecutive weeks applies; petitioners with documented safety concerns may ask the court to waive publication.

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

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

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