Changing Your Name in Alaska
How adults change their legal name in Alaska: the court petition, publication, fees, and restoring a name after divorce.
Short answer: A person may bring an action for change of name in the superior court. The court may grant it only if there are sufficient reasons and the change is consistent with the public interest. AS 09.55.010; Alaska Court System, Court Fees
| Legal name change | A person may bring an action for change of name in the superior court. The court may grant it only if there are sufficient reasons and the change is consistent with the public interest. A person who is in Department of Corrections custody or on probation or parole, is a registered sex offender, or has a pending criminal charge must tell the court and give the required notice, and the court must find the change is not fraudulent, will not obstruct law enforcement and will not interfere with others' rights. The Alaska Court System lists the filing fee as $200. Fee: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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| Changing your name after divorce | In a divorce or a case declaring a marriage void, the court can change either spouse's name, and dissolution petitions can ask to restore a prior name. Changing to a name other than a prior name requires a hearing at least 40 days after filing and newspaper notice for four weeks. A separate change-of-name case costs $200. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How do you legally change your name in Alaska?
A person may bring an action for change of name in the superior court. The court may grant it only if there are sufficient reasons and the change is consistent with the public interest. A person who is in Department of Corrections custody or on probation or parole, is a registered sex offender, or has a pending criminal charge must tell the court and give the required notice, and the court must find the change is not fraudulent, will not obstruct law enforcement and will not interfere with others' rights. The Alaska Court System lists the filing fee as $200.
How do you change your name back after a divorce in Alaska?
In a divorce or a case declaring a marriage void, the court can change either spouse's name, and dissolution petitions can ask to restore a prior name. Changing to a name other than a prior name requires a hearing at least 40 days after filing and newspaper notice for four weeks. A separate change-of-name case costs $200.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.