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The overview below reflects general process information only. Before you file, confirm every requirement, form, and fee directly with the Probate Court or your county clerk. We are verifying this guide against official Connecticut sources and will publish the verified version soon.
In Connecticut, you file a name change petition with the Probate Court in the county where you live. There is no filing fee (the former $250 fee was eliminated effective July 1, 2023), and newspaper publication is not required — confirm with the Probate Court clerk whether any notice will be ordered. Fee waivers are available if you cannot afford the cost. Court and agency rules can change, so verify current requirements with your local court before filing.
Where you file
Probate Court
Estimated court fee
No filing fee
Typical timeline
Varies by probate district; confirm with the clerk
Residency rule
Must be a resident of Connecticut (file in your county of residence)
Publication for general filings
Not required
Fee waiver available
Available — ask the clerk
Gender marker options
F / M / X
Petition for Change of Name (Adult) (PC-901, Rev. 5/22)
Connecticut Probate Courts official form (search-indexed; file with PC-910 + PC-901CI + certified long-form birth certificate).
View form Source: Official sourcePC-901CI — Confidential Information / Petition for Change of Name (Adult) (PC-901CI)
Confidential sheet with Social Security number; filed separately from the public record.
View form Source: Official sourceAffidavit Re Change of Name (Adult) (PC-910, Rev. 1/14)
Sworn affidavit submitted with PC-901. URL as indexed on ctprobate.gov; verify in a real browser.
View form Source: Official sourceE-78 — Change of Name or Name Correction Request (DMV Form E-78, Rev. 6-2024)
DMV name-update form; a legal name-change document must be provided. Verified live 2026-11-10.
View form Source: Official sourceLinks open on the publisher’s site. “Official source” means a court or agency published it, and “Archived copy” means an Internet Archive snapshot of a page that has moved. A third-party resource is not a court document and listing it is not an endorsement. Confirm every form with the Connecticut court before you file.
The filing fee is No filing fee. Confirm the current amount with the court clerk before filing.
Fee waiver available: Yes
Fees vary by county and change over time — confirm with the clerk before filing.
Connecticut's adult name-change statutes (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-11) do not require newspaper publication. Confirm with the Probate Court clerk whether the court will order any notice in your case.
Record sealing may be available after name change. No newspaper publication requirement. PC-901CI keeps SSN confidential. PC-901 allows request to excuse spouse notice if notice might jeopardize safety.
DL: Form B-385 self-designation (M/F/X); DMV may not request medical history. Birth certificate: DPH amendment via notarized applicant affidavit + provider affidavit of clinically appropriate treatment (PA 15-132, no surgery required). No fee for the amendment; $30 per certified copy.
Agency by agency
Gender marker rules differ by agency — driver license / ID, birth certificate, passport (federal), and SSA (federal) can each have different options and proof rules. Confirm the options for each record you plan to update.
Self-attestation: Yes
Medical proof required: Yes
Confirm current procedures with each agency before filing.
After receiving your court order, update your records with key agencies. The following list is a general starting point — priorities may vary by situation.
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In Connecticut, you file a name change petition with the Probate Court in the county where you live. Requirements can vary by county and situation, so verify current instructions with the official court source before filing.
There is no filing fee for a Connecticut name change (former $250 fee eliminated July 1, 2023). Additional costs may apply (certified copies, background checks) and fees can change. Source: CT Probate Court. Confirm the current amount with the court before filing.
No newspaper publication is required under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-11. Confirm with the Probate Court clerk whether the court will order any notice in your case.
Yes, a court hearing is generally required.
Available options: F, M, X. Rules can change, so verify with the relevant state agency before submitting documents.
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