Prince George's County, MD
How to Change Your Name in Prince George's County
Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland (14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772)
- Filing fee
- $165
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Circuit court of the county of residence / business / work / occupation / birth
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court, Md. Rule 15-901 (CJP Title 13 Subtitle 3)
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Prince George's County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Mailed by the court or picked up at the Clerk's office
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 Prince George's County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland (14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($165), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland (14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772)
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — mailed by the court or picked up at the clerk's office
- 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 Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland (14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772) clerk before filing.