Hudson County, NJ
How to Change Your Name in Hudson County
Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part - Hudson Vicinage
- Filing fee
- $250
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court Law Division Civil Part; N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 et seq.; N.J. Court Rule 4:72
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Hudson County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Request via JEDS after the hearing (certified copy of the Final Judgment with embossed seal)
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 Hudson County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part - Hudson Vicinage clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($250), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part - Hudson Vicinage
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — request via jeds after the hearing (certified copy of the final judgment with embossed seal)
- 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 Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Civil Part - Hudson Vicinage clerk before filing.