Erie County, NY
How to Change Your Name in Erie County
Court Information
- Court
- Erie County Supreme Court (NYS Unified Court System, 8th Judicial District)
- Filing fee
- $210
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Supreme Court, CVR §60-64
- Official forms
- nycourts.gov/courthelp/NameChange/forms.shtml ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Erie 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
Erie County Clerk in person or by mail (92 Franklin St)
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 Erie County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Erie County Supreme Court (NYS Unified Court System, 8th Judicial District) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($210), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Erie County Supreme Court (NYS Unified Court System, 8th Judicial District)
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — erie county clerk in person or by mail (92 franklin st)
- 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 Erie County Supreme Court (NYS Unified Court System, 8th Judicial District) clerk before filing.