Maricopa County, AZ
How to Change Your Name in Maricopa County
Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (Civil Division)
- Filing fee
- $367
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court, county of residence (A.R.S. 12-601)
- Official forms
- superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/civil_cvnca1/ ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Maricopa County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by drop box
Getting Certified Copies
in-person Clerk file counters
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 Maricopa County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (Civil Division) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($367), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by drop box with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (Civil Division)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — in-person clerk file counters
- 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 Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (Civil Division) clerk before filing.