Deschutes County, OR
How to Change Your Name in Deschutes County
File your adult name change petition with the Deschutes County Circuit Court. The filing fee is $124. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Deschutes County Circuit Court
- Filing fee
- $124
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the circuit court for the county where you live (OJD packet); sex-change-only or combined petitions may be filed in any Oregon circuit court.
- Court address
- Deschutes County Courthouse, 1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703
- Court phone
- 541-388-5300
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Deschutes County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 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 Deschutes County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Deschutes County Circuit Court 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) or in person with the Deschutes County Circuit Court
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 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 Deschutes County Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Deschutes County, Oregon?
The court filing fee is $124. 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 Deschutes County?
File with the Deschutes County Circuit Court. Venue rule: File in the circuit court for the county where you live (OJD packet); sex-change-only or combined petitions may be filed in any Oregon circuit court. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing) or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Deschutes County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Deschutes County Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.