Riley County, KS
How to Change Your Name in Riley County
File your adult name change petition with the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District. The filing fee is $195. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District
- Filing fee
- $195
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Petition the district court of the county where you reside; 60-day Kansas residency required (K.S.A. 60-1402(a)).
- Court address
- 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Court phone
- 785-537-6364
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.rileycountyks.gov/ ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Riley County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail, in person or by drop box
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 Riley County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District 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 by mail, in person or by drop box with the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District
- 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 — 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 Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Riley County, Kansas?
The court filing fee is $195. 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 Riley County?
File with the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District. Venue rule: Petition the district court of the county where you reside; 60-day Kansas residency required (K.S.A. 60-1402(a)). Accepted filing methods: by mail, in person or by drop box.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Riley County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Riley County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Riley County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Riley County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District. Ask the Riley County District Court, 21st Judicial District clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.