Island County, WA
How to Change Your Name in Island County
File your adult name change petition with the Island County District & Municipal Court. The filing fee is $286.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Island County District & Municipal Court
- Filing fee
- $286.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File with Island County District & Municipal Court, 800 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor (RCW 4.24.130(1)).
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- 360-675-5988
- Jurisdiction
- District Court (regular public track, RCW 4.24.130(1)); Superior Court sealed track per RCW 4.24.130(5): gender expression/identity, DV/stalking/harassment/coercive control, emancipated minors, asylum/refugee/SIJS — file sealed with Island County Superior Court (Coupeville). The court 'welcomes anyone within the State of Washington' to petition (RCW 4.24.130 as amended 2023: file in any district court in the state).
- Official forms
- www.islandcountywa.gov/993/Name-Changes ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Island County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 Island County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Island County District & Municipal Court 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 Island County District & Municipal Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- 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 Island County District & Municipal Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Island County, Washington?
The court filing fee is $286.50. 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 Island County?
File with the Island County District & Municipal Court. Venue rule: File with Island County District & Municipal Court, 800 SE 8th Avenue, Oak Harbor (RCW 4.24.130(1)). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Island County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Island County District & Municipal Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Island County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Island County District & Municipal Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Island County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.