Washington County, OH
How to Change Your Name in Washington County
File your adult name change petition with the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio. The filing fee is $140. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio (Judge Timothy A. Williams)
- Filing fee
- $140
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must be a resident of Washington County for at least 60 days prior to filing (ORC 2717.03(A); state baseline).
- Court address
- 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (Courthouse Annex)
- Court phone
- (740) 373-6623 ext. 2413
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Court
- Official forms
- www.washingtongov.org/probate ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Washington County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail or 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 Washington County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio 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 or in person with the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio
- 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 — 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 Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Washington County, Ohio?
The court filing fee is $140. 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 Washington County?
File with the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio. Venue rule: Must be a resident of Washington County for at least 60 days prior to filing (ORC 2717.03(A); state baseline). Accepted filing methods: by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Washington County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Washington County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Washington County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Probate Court of Washington County, Ohio clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Washington County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.