Monmouth County, NJ
How to Change Your Name in Monmouth County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. The filing fee is $250. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage
- Filing fee
- $250
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (Law Division – Civil Part for adults; Chancery Division – Family Part for minors). Source: njcourts.gov Name Change for Adults self-help page.
- Court address
- Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument St, Freehold, NJ 07728
- Court phone
- (732) 677-4300
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court (Law Division – Civil Part for adults; Chancery Division – Family Part for minors)
- Official forms
- www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/monmouth ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Monmouth County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or 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 Monmouth County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage 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 Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage
- 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, Monmouth Vicinage clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County?
File with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Venue rule: File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (Law Division – Civil Part for adults; Chancery Division – Family Part for minors). Source: njcourts.gov Name Change for Adults self-help page. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Monmouth County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Monmouth 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, Monmouth Vicinage clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Monmouth County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Ask the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.