Hunterdon County, NJ
How to Change Your Name in Hunterdon County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County. The filing fee is $250. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County (Vicinage 13 – Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren)
- Filing fee
- $250
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Adult name-change actions are filed in the Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part, Hunterdon County (N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1; statewide rule per cleaned/states/nj.json). Lambertville residents file at the Hunterdon County Justice Center in Flemington.
- Court address
- Hunterdon County Justice Center, 65 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822
- Court phone
- 908-824-9750
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court
- Official forms
- www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/hunsomwar.html ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Hunterdon County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
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 Hunterdon County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County 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 in person with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — ask the clerk how to request them.
- 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, Hunterdon County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County?
File with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County. Venue rule: Adult name-change actions are filed in the Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part, Hunterdon County (N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1; statewide rule per cleaned/states/nj.json). Lambertville residents file at the Hunterdon County Justice Center in Flemington. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Hunterdon County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Hunterdon 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, Hunterdon County clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Hunterdon County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County. Ask the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hunterdon County clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.