Bethel Census Area, AK
How to Change Your Name in Bethel Census Area
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel. The filing fee is $200. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel
- Filing fee
- $200
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File at the nearest court (CIV-699 7/25). Bethel court is the Superior Court location for Bethel Census Area residents (no borough government; census area).
- Court address
- 204 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559 (mailing: Box 130, Bethel, AK 99559)
- Court phone
- (907) 543-2298
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court
- Official forms
- public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/ ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Bethel Census Area
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Bethel Census Area
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available.
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
The court filing fee is $200. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Bethel Census Area?
File with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel. Venue rule: File at the nearest court (CIV-699 7/25). Bethel court is the Superior Court location for Bethel Census Area residents (no borough government; census area). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Bethel Census Area?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Bethel Census Area?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Fourth Judicial District at Bethel clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Bethel Census Area?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.