Honolulu County, HI
How to Change Your Name in Honolulu County
File your adult name change petition with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii. The filing fee is $56. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii
- Filing fee
- $56
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Statewide administrative process (HRS §574-5), not limited to a county
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- (808) 587-4242
- Jurisdiction
- Administrative process (Lt. Governor), HRS §574-5
- Official forms
- ltgov.hawaii.gov/featured/name-change-guide/ ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Honolulu County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or by mail
Getting Certified Copies
Order online from DOH Vital Records (vitrec.ehawaii.gov); delivery by mail or counter pickup (appointment required)
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 Honolulu County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii 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 by mail with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — Order online from DOH Vital Records (vitrec.ehawaii.gov); delivery by mail or counter pickup (appointment required).
- 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 Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The court filing fee is $56. 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 Honolulu County?
File with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii. Venue rule: Statewide administrative process (HRS §574-5), not limited to a county. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing) or by mail.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Honolulu County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Honolulu County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County?
Order online from DOH Vital Records (vitrec.ehawaii.gov); delivery by mail or counter pickup (appointment required). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.