Changing Your Name in Oregon
How adults change their legal name in Oregon: the court petition, publication, fees, and restoring a name after divorce.
Short answer: Apply to the probate court (or the circuit court, where it has that jurisdiction) of the county where you live. The court must grant the change unless it finds the change is not consistent with the public interest. Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 33.410, 33.420
| Legal name change | Apply to the probate court (or the circuit court, where it has that jurisdiction) of the county where you live. The court must grant the change unless it finds the change is not consistent with the public interest. A participant in the state Address Confidentiality Program may ask the court to seal the record. Source: Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 33.410, 33.420 |
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| Changing your name after divorce | In a divorce, annulment or separation judgment, the court may change either spouse's name to a name the spouse held before the marriage. Source: ORS 107.105(1)(h) |
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FAQ
How do you legally change your name in Oregon?
Apply to the probate court (or the circuit court, where it has that jurisdiction) of the county where you live. The court must grant the change unless it finds the change is not consistent with the public interest. A participant in the state Address Confidentiality Program may ask the court to seal the record.
How do you change your name back after a divorce in Oregon?
In a divorce, annulment or separation judgment, the court may change either spouse's name to a name the spouse held before the marriage.
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.