Kings County, NY
How to Change Your Name in Kings County
Court Information
- Court
- Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- Filing fee
- $210
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence (NYC residents may also use Civil Court)
- Jurisdiction
- Supreme Court with Kings County Clerk; NYC residents may also use Civil Court
- Official forms
- www.nycourts.gov/help/name-change-andor-sex-designation-change/name-change-andor-sex-designation-change-forms ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Kings County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
mail/in-person (Window 6)
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 Kings County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($210), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — mail/in-person (window 6)
- 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 Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term clerk before filing.