Changing Your Name in Arizona
How adults change their legal name in Arizona: the court petition, publication, fees, and restoring a name after divorce.
Short answer: An adult files an application in the superior court of the county where he or she lives, stating the reasons and the new name, and must state under penalty of perjury whether he or she has felony convictions or pending identity-related charges or is a registered sex offender, among other… A.R.S. §§ 12-601, 12-602, 12-284
| Legal name change | An adult files an application in the superior court of the county where he or she lives, stating the reasons and the new name, and must state under penalty of perjury whether he or she has felony convictions or pending identity-related charges or is a registered sex offender, among other statements. The court decides whether notice by publication or service is needed. Victims and prosecutors may contest the change. The filing fee set by statute for a petition for change of name is $188. A person protected by an order of protection or who is a stalking victim may ask to seal the record. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. §§ 12-601, 12-602, 12-284 |
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| Changing your name after divorce | If a spouse asks at any time before the judge signs the decree of dissolution or annulment, the court must order that spouse's requested former name restored. A separate petition for change of name has a base clerk fee of $188. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How do you legally change your name in Arizona?
An adult files an application in the superior court of the county where he or she lives, stating the reasons and the new name, and must state under penalty of perjury whether he or she has felony convictions or pending identity-related charges or is a registered sex offender, among other statements. The court decides whether notice by publication or service is needed. Victims and prosecutors may contest the change. The filing fee set by statute for a petition for change of name is $188. A person protected by an order of protection or who is a stalking victim may ask to seal the record.
How do you change your name back after a divorce in Arizona?
If a spouse asks at any time before the judge signs the decree of dissolution or annulment, the court must order that spouse's requested former name restored. A separate petition for change of name has a base clerk fee of $188.
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.