City of Falls Church, VA
How to Change Your Name in City of Falls Church
File your adult name change petition with the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. The filing fee is $49. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church
- Filing fee
- $49
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- City of Falls Church has no separate circuit court (vacourts.gov has no Falls Church page); residents file in the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church (17th Judicial Circuit) under the interjurisdictional agreement — the city transferred from the 19th Judicial Circuit to the 17th Circuit on January 1, 1988.
- Court address
- 1425 N Courthouse Rd, 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201 (Civil Division Suite 6700)
- Court phone
- (703) 228-7010
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in City of Falls Church
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
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 City of Falls Church
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church 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 by mail or in person with the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — ask the clerk how to request them.
- 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 Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in City of Falls Church, Virginia?
The court filing fee is $49. 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 of Falls Church?
File with the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. Venue rule: City of Falls Church has no separate circuit court (vacourts.gov has no Falls Church page); residents file in the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church (17th Judicial Circuit) under the interjurisdictional agreement — the city transferred from the 19th Judicial Circuit to the 17th Circuit on January 1, 1988. Accepted filing methods: by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in City of Falls Church?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in City of Falls Church?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in City of Falls Church?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. Ask the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.