Bergen County, NJ
How to Change Your Name in Bergen County
Court Information
- Court
- Bergen County Superior Court, Law Division – Civil Part (Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601)
- Filing fee
- $250
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court Law Division Civil Part, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1
- Official forms
- www.njcourts.gov/self-help/forms/eform/name-change ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Bergen County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
JEDS Records Request Form (CN 10200) or by mail
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Bergen County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Bergen County Superior Court, Law Division – Civil Part (Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($250), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Bergen County Superior Court, Law Division – Civil Part (Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — jeds records request form (cn 10200) or by mail
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Bergen County Superior Court, Law Division – Civil Part (Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601) clerk before filing.