Tuscaloosa County, AL
How to Change Your Name in Tuscaloosa County
File your adult name change petition with the Tuscaloosa County 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
- Tuscaloosa County Probate Court
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- 205-464-8204
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Court
- Official forms
- eforms.alacourt.gov/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Tuscaloosa County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Tuscaloosa County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County Probate Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available.
- 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 Tuscaloosa County Probate Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Tuscaloosa County Probate Court. Confirm the current amount with the Tuscaloosa County 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 Tuscaloosa County?
File with the Tuscaloosa County Probate Court. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Tuscaloosa County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Tuscaloosa County Probate Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Tuscaloosa County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Tuscaloosa County Probate Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Tuscaloosa County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.