Grand Isle County, VT
How to Change Your Name in Grand Isle County
File your adult name change petition with the Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division. The filing fee is $150. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division
- Filing fee
- $150
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- 3677 US Rt. 2, North Hero, VT 05474
- Court phone
- 802-372-8350
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Division of the Superior Court
- Official forms
- www.vtcourts.gov/court-forms ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Grand Isle County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail 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 Grand Isle County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division 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 Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- 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 Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Grand Isle County, Vermont?
The court filing fee is $150. 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 Grand Isle County?
File with the Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Grand Isle County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Grand Isle County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Probate Division clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Grand Isle 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.