Capitol Planning Region County, CT
How to Change Your Name in Capitol Planning Region County
Court Information
- Court
- Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford Judicial District (statewide unified court; Capitol Planning Region belongs to Hartford JD, 90 Washington Street)
- Filing fee
- $360
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Adult name change filed in the judicial district of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court, C.G.S. §52-11 (family relation matters §46b-1(6); Probate Court has concurrent jurisdiction §45a-99)
- Official forms
- www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/default.aspx?load_catg=Family ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Capitol Planning Region County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Request from the clerk of the judicial district where the case was filed (provide the case name and docket number); fixed fee for judgment documents, per-page for others
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 Capitol Planning Region County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford Judicial District (statewide unified court; Capitol Planning Region belongs to Hartford JD, 90 Washington Street) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($360), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford Judicial District (statewide unified court; Capitol Planning Region belongs to Hartford JD, 90 Washington Street)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — request from the clerk of the judicial district where the case was filed (provide the case name and docket number); fixed fee for judgment documents, per-page for others
- 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 Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford Judicial District (statewide unified court; Capitol Planning Region belongs to Hartford JD, 90 Washington Street) clerk before filing.