Westchester County, NY
How to Change Your Name in Westchester County
Court Information
- Court
- Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County (Clerk: Westchester County Clerk)
- Filing fee
- $210
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Supreme Court, CVR §63
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Westchester County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Apply at the County Clerk Requisitions Counter
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 Westchester County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County (Clerk: Westchester County Clerk) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($210), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County (Clerk: Westchester County Clerk)
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — apply at the county clerk requisitions counter
- 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 Supreme Court of the State of New York, Westchester County (Clerk: Westchester County Clerk) clerk before filing.