Pacific County, WA
How to Change Your Name in Pacific County
File your adult name change petition with the Pacific County District 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
- Pacific County District Court
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Name-change petitions may be filed in the district court of any judicial district in the state (RCW 4.24.130(1)). Pacific County has two district courts (North in South Bend, South in Long Beach); the county publishes no name-change-specific filing procedure for either court.
- Court address
- North District Court: 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend, WA 98586; South District Court: 7013 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach, WA 98631
- Court phone
- 360-875-9320
- Jurisdiction
- District Court (regular public track, RCW 4.24.130(1)); Superior Court (sealed track per RCW 4.24.130(5): emancipated minors, asylum/refugee/SIJS, gender expression/identity, DV/stalking/unlawful harassment/coercive control — file sealed, no public access.)
- Official forms
- co.pacific.wa.us/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Pacific County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 Pacific County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Pacific County District 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 Pacific County District Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- 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 Pacific County District Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Pacific County, Washington?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Pacific County District Court. Confirm the current amount with the Pacific County District 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 Pacific County?
File with the Pacific County District Court. Venue rule: Name-change petitions may be filed in the district court of any judicial district in the state (RCW 4.24.130(1)). Pacific County has two district courts (North in South Bend, South in Long Beach); the county publishes no name-change-specific filing procedure for either court. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Pacific County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Pacific County District Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Pacific County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Pacific County District Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Pacific County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.