Queens County, NY
How to Change Your Name in Queens County
File your adult name change petition with the New York City Civil Court, Queens County. The filing fee is $65. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- New York City Civil Court, Queens County
- Filing fee
- $65
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the county of residence. NYC residents may file in NYC Civil Court (any borough, $65) or in the county Supreme Court ($210).
- Court address
- NYC Civil Court, Queens County branch: 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. Supreme Court Civil Term: 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435.
- Court phone
- 718-298-0601
- Jurisdiction
- Supreme Court with Queens County Clerk; NYC residents may also use Civil Court
- Official forms
- www.nycourts.gov/find-court?county=Queens ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Queens County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
mail/in-person
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 Queens County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the New York City Civil Court, Queens County 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 New York City Civil Court, Queens County
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — mail/in-person.
- 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 York City Civil Court, Queens County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Queens County, New York?
The court filing fee is $65. 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 Queens County?
File with the New York City Civil Court, Queens County. Venue rule: File in the county of residence. NYC residents may file in NYC Civil Court (any borough, $65) or in the county Supreme Court ($210). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Queens County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the New York City Civil Court, Queens County clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Queens County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Queens County?
Mail/in-person. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.