Montgomery County, OH
How to Change Your Name in Montgomery County
File your adult name change petition with the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- The applicant must be a resident of Montgomery County, Ohio for a minimum of sixty (60) continuous days before an application for a name change can be filed. If the applicant has not lived in Montgomery County, Ohio for at least sixty (60) days, the case will be dismissed and the filing fee will NOT be refunded. (Official wording, Montgomery County Probate Court — Name Change Application Information for Adult, https://www.mcohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/1620)
- Court address
- 41 N. Perry Street, 2nd Floor, Dayton, OH 45422
- Court phone
- (937) 225-4640
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Court
- Official forms
- www.mcohio.org/557/Name-Change ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Montgomery County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Montgomery County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio 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 Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio
- 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.
- 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 Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Montgomery County, Ohio?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio. Confirm the current amount with the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Montgomery County?
File with the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio. Venue rule: The applicant must be a resident of Montgomery County, Ohio for a minimum of sixty (60) continuous days before an application for a name change can be filed. If the applicant has not lived in Montgomery County, Ohio for at least sixty (60) days, the case will be dismissed and the filing fee will NOT be refunded. (Official wording, Montgomery County Probate Court — Name Change Application Information for Adult, https://www.mcohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/1620). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Montgomery County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Montgomery County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Montgomery County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Ohio clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Montgomery County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.