Grand County, UT

How to Change Your Name in Grand County

File your adult name change petition with the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County. The filing fee is $375. No newspaper publication is required.

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Court Information

Court
Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County
Filing fee
$375
Fee waiver
Available for qualifying petitioners
Where to file
1-year county residency required before filing (Utah Code Β§42-1-1); petition filed in the district court of the county where you reside
Court address
125 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532
Court phone
435-259-1349
Jurisdiction
District Court
Verification
VerifiedΒ· Nov 10, 2026

Filing Requirements in Grand County

Newspaper publication
Not required
Court hearing
Required
How to file
online (e-filing) or in person

Getting Certified Copies

available ($4 per copy)

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 Grand County
  2. Complete the name change petition form (available from the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County 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) or in person with the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County
  5. Attend the hearing the court schedules
  6. If approved, get certified copies of the court order β€” available ($4 per copy).
  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 Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County clerk before filing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a name change cost in Grand County, Utah?

The court filing fee is $375. 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 County?

File with the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County. Venue rule: 1-year county residency required before filing (Utah Code Β§42-1-1); petition filed in the district court of the county where you reside. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing) or in person.

Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Grand County?

No β€” this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County clerk before filing.

Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Grand County?

A court hearing is required in this county β€” attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Seventh Judicial District Court, Grand County clerk.

How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Grand County?

Available ($4 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.

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