Wahkiakum County, WA
How to Change Your Name in Wahkiakum County
File your adult name change petition with the Wahkiakum County District Court. The filing fee is $277.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Wahkiakum County District Court
- Filing fee
- $277.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- If you wish to change your name, you may petition the Wahkiakum County District Court. (Official Adult Name Change Information Sheet, Rev. 01/22/2025.)
- Court address
- 64 Main St / PO Box 144, Cathlamet, WA 98612
- Court phone
- (360) 795-3461
- Jurisdiction
- District Court (regular public track, RCW 4.24.130(1)); Superior Court (sealed track per RCW 4.24.130(5): emancipated minors, asylum/refugee/SIJS, gender expression/identity, DV/stalking/unlawful harassment/coercive control — file sealed, no public access.)
- Official forms
- www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/3136/Name-Change-Information-Sheet-Adult-Petitioner_01222025 ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Wahkiakum County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), in person or by drop box
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 Wahkiakum County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Wahkiakum County District 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 online (e-filing), in person or by drop box with the Wahkiakum County District 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 Wahkiakum County District Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Wahkiakum County, Washington?
The court filing fee is $277.50. 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 Wahkiakum County?
File with the Wahkiakum County District Court. Venue rule: If you wish to change your name, you may petition the Wahkiakum County District Court. (Official Adult Name Change Information Sheet, Rev. 01/22/2025.). Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), in person or by drop box.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Wahkiakum County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Wahkiakum County District Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Wahkiakum County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Wahkiakum County District Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Wahkiakum County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.