Utah County, UT
How to Change Your Name in Utah County
Court Information
- Court
- 4th District Court - Utah County (Provo Courthouse)
- Filing fee
- $375
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- District Court of the county where the applicant has resided for at least 1 year
- Jurisdiction
- Utah District Court; Utah Code §42-1-1
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Utah County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by email
Getting Certified Copies
Request from the court clerk (after the hearing; the certified copy must be submitted to state Vital Records)
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 Utah County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 4th District Court - Utah County (Provo Courthouse) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($375), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by email with the 4th District Court - Utah County (Provo Courthouse)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — request from the court clerk (after the hearing; the certified copy must be submitted to state vital records)
- 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 4th District Court - Utah County (Provo Courthouse) clerk before filing.