Walla Walla County, WA
How to Change Your Name in Walla Walla County
File your adult name change petition with the Walla Walla County District Court. The filing fee is $298.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Walla Walla County District Court
- Filing fee
- $298.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Schedule a court date with the civil clerk and bring all paperwork with you to the court date. (Official Name Changes page.)
- Court address
- 317 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Court phone
- 509-524-2760
- 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.)
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Walla Walla County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 Walla Walla County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Walla Walla 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 in person with the Walla Walla County District Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- 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 Walla Walla County District Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Walla Walla County, Washington?
The court filing fee is $298.50. 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 Walla Walla County?
File with the Walla Walla County District Court. Venue rule: Schedule a court date with the civil clerk and bring all paperwork with you to the court date. (Official Name Changes page.). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Walla Walla County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Walla Walla County District Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Walla Walla County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Walla Walla County District Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Walla Walla County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.