Changing Your Name in Wyoming
How adults change their legal name in Wyoming: the court petition, publication, fees, and restoring a name after divorce.
Short answer: A person who has lived in Wyoming for at least six months may file a verified petition in the district court of their county, stating their full name, the desired name, the reason, place of birth, residence, and how long they have lived in the county. Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-25-101, 1-25-102, 1-25-103
| Legal name change | A person who has lived in Wyoming for at least six months may file a verified petition in the district court of their county, stating their full name, the desired name, the reason, place of birth, residence, and how long they have lived in the county. Public notice is given in the same manner as service by publication in civil cases, unless the court has entered a confidentiality order to protect the person's address. The court orders the change if it is proper and not harmful to anyone else's interests. |
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| Changing your name after divorce | The state's divorce complaint form lets the plaintiff ask to have their previous name restored as part of the divorce. Otherwise, a person who has lived in Wyoming for at least six months may petition the district court in their county with a verified petition stating the reason for the change; public notice by publication is generally required. |
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FAQ
How do you legally change your name in Wyoming?
A person who has lived in Wyoming for at least six months may file a verified petition in the district court of their county, stating their full name, the desired name, the reason, place of birth, residence, and how long they have lived in the county. Public notice is given in the same manner as service by publication in civil cases, unless the court has entered a confidentiality order to protect the person's address. The court orders the change if it is proper and not harmful to anyone else's interests.
How do you change your name back after a divorce in Wyoming?
The state's divorce complaint form lets the plaintiff ask to have their previous name restored as part of the divorce. Otherwise, a person who has lived in Wyoming for at least six months may petition the district court in their county with a verified petition stating the reason for the change; public notice by publication is generally required.
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.