New Haven County, CT
How to Change Your Name in New Haven County
File your adult name change petition with the New Haven Probate Court. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- New Haven Probate Court (PD-38)
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- The petition must be filed in the court for the probate district in which the petitioner resides (PC-901 instructions).
- Court address
- 200 Orange Street, 1st Floor, P.O. Box 905, New Haven, CT 06504-0905
- Court phone
- (203) 946-4880
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Court
- Official forms
- www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Probate-Court-Forms.aspx ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in New Haven County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- 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 New Haven County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the New Haven Probate Court 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 New Haven Probate Court
- 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 New Haven Probate Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in New Haven County, Connecticut?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the New Haven Probate Court. Confirm the current amount with the New Haven Probate Court 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 New Haven County?
File with the New Haven Probate Court. Venue rule: The petition must be filed in the court for the probate district in which the petitioner resides (PC-901 instructions). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in New Haven County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the New Haven Probate Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in New Haven County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the New Haven Probate Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in New Haven County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the New Haven Probate Court. Ask the New Haven Probate Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.