City and Borough of Juneau, AK

How to Change Your Name in City and Borough of Juneau

File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau. The filing fee is $200. No newspaper publication is required.

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Court Information

Court
Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau
Filing fee
$200
Fee waiver
Available for qualifying petitioners
Where to file
File at the Superior Court location nearest where you live. Alaska has no counties and no minimum residency requirement (CIV-699 instructions, 7/25).
Court address
Dimond Courthouse, 123 4th Street, Juneau AK 99811 (mailing: Box 114100)
Court phone
(907) 463-4700
Jurisdiction
Superior Court
Verification
VerifiedΒ· Nov 10, 2026

Filing Requirements in City and Borough of Juneau

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 β€” order more than one.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in City and Borough of Juneau
  2. Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau clerk or its website)
  3. If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
  4. File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau
  5. Attend the hearing the court schedules
  6. If approved, get certified copies of the court order β€” available.
  7. 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, First Judicial District at Juneau clerk before filing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a name change cost in City and Borough of Juneau, 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 City and Borough of Juneau?

File with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau. Venue rule: File at the Superior Court location nearest where you live. Alaska has no counties and no minimum residency requirement (CIV-699 instructions, 7/25). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.

Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in City and Borough of Juneau?

No β€” this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau clerk before filing.

Do I need a court hearing for a name change in City and Borough of Juneau?

A court hearing is required in this county β€” attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, First Judicial District at Juneau clerk.

How do I get certified copies of my name change order in City and Borough of Juneau?

Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.

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