Cavalier County, ND
How to Change Your Name in Cavalier County
File your adult name change petition with the District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County. The filing fee is $160. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County (Northeast Judicial District)
- Filing fee
- $160
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- An adult must have resided in the county for at least the past 6 months before filing the petition (ndcourts.gov Adult Name Change page, 2026-11-05); file with the Clerk of District Court in the county of residence.
- Court address
- 901 3rd St. Suite 1, Langdon, ND 58249
- Court phone
- 701-256-2124
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/name-change-adult ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Cavalier County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($20 per copy)
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 Cavalier County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County 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 District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($20 per copy).
- 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 District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Cavalier County, North Dakota?
The court filing fee is $160. 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 Cavalier County?
File with the District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County. Venue rule: An adult must have resided in the county for at least the past 6 months before filing the petition (ndcourts.gov Adult Name Change page, 2026-11-05); file with the Clerk of District Court in the county of residence. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Cavalier County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Cavalier County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the District Court of North Dakota, Cavalier County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Cavalier County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Cavalier County?
Available ($20 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.