Hudson County, NJ
How to Change Your Name in Hudson County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage. The filing fee is $250. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage
- Filing fee
- $250
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (Law Division – Civil Part for adults; Chancery Division – Family Part for minors). Source: njcourts.gov Name Change for Adults self-help page.
- Court address
- Hudson County Administration Building, 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Court phone
- 201-748-4400
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court Law Division Civil Part; N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 et seq.; N.J. Court Rule 4:72
- Official forms
- www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/hudson ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
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, Hudson Vicinage 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 Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- 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
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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, Hudson Vicinage clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Hudson County, New Jersey?
The court filing fee is $250. 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 Hudson County?
File with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage. Venue rule: File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (Law Division – Civil Part for adults; Chancery Division – Family Part for minors). Source: njcourts.gov Name Change for Adults self-help page. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Hudson County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Hudson County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Hudson County?
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 financial institutions, so request more than one.