Hennepin County, MN
How to Change Your Name in Hennepin County
Court Information
- Court
- Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Minnesota Judicial Branch
- Filing fee
- $310
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota District Court, Minn. Stat. §259.10
- Official forms
- mncourts.gov/getforms/name-change ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Hennepin County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Court Administrator's office (in person)
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 Hennepin County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Minnesota Judicial Branch clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($310), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Minnesota Judicial Branch
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — court administrator's office (in person)
- 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 Hennepin County District Court (Fourth Judicial District), Minnesota Judicial Branch clerk before filing.