Johnson County, WY
How to Change Your Name in Johnson County
File your adult name change petition with the District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County. The filing fee is $160. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County
- Filing fee
- $160
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File the original + 1 copy of the Petition with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where you reside. Must have lived in Wyoming for the 6 months before filing (Wyo. Stat. §1-25-102).
- Court address
- 620 West Fetterman Street, Suite 208, Buffalo, WY 82834
- Court phone
- 307-684-7271
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/12/NCA-01-Overview-of-the-Process-for-Adult-Name-Change-for-WJC-11-17-25.pdf ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Johnson County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($0.5 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 Johnson County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson 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 District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($0.5 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 District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Johnson County, Wyoming?
The court filing fee is $160. 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 Johnson County?
File with the District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County. Venue rule: File the original + 1 copy of the Petition with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where you reside. Must have lived in Wyoming for the 6 months before filing (Wyo. Stat. §1-25-102). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Johnson County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Johnson County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Johnson County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the District Court, 4th Judicial District, Johnson County clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Johnson County?
Available ($0.50 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.