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The overview below reflects general process information only. Before you file, confirm every requirement, form, and fee directly with the Administrative (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) for name change; Circuit Court & Family Court for related matters or your county clerk. We are verifying this guide against official Hawaii sources and will publish the verified version soon.
This guide summarizes official-source basics for changing your legal name in Hawaii. Court and agency requirements can change, so verify current instructions with the official court or agency before filing. The filing fee is $50 (+$1 archive fee; +$5 online service fee). filed in Administrative (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) for name change; Circuit Court & Family Court for related matters. newspaper publication is generally required. gender marker options include M / F / X. Verify current requirements with your local court before filing.
Where you file
Administrative (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) for name change; Circuit Court & Family Court for related matters
Estimated court fee
$50
Typical timeline
6-8
Residency rule
Must be a resident of Hawaii (file in your county of residence)
Publication for general filings
Required in most cases
Fee waiver available
Not offered statewide — verify with the clerk
Gender marker options
M / F / X
Marriage — Marriage Affidavit for Gender Marker and Legal Name Change Sample
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The filing fee is $50. Confirm the current amount with the court clerk before filing.
Fee waiver available: No
Fees vary by county and change over time — confirm with the clerk before filing.
Newspaper publication may be required; check for waivers.
Record sealing may be available after name change. Mandatory single publication in Honolulu Star-Advertiser; no waiver available. Confidential hearing only on denial.
Gender marker options: M / F / X. Confirm current procedures with each agency.
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: Verify with the relevant agency
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.
County procedures can vary. Always confirm filing steps with your local court.
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In Hawaii, you file a name change petition with the Administrative (Office of the Lieutenant Governor) for name change; Circuit Court & Family Court for related matters in the county where you live. Requirements can vary by county and situation, so verify current instructions with the official court source before filing.
Available source data lists the filing fee as $50 (+$1 archive; +$5 online service). Fees can change, and additional costs may apply (e.g., publication fees, certified copies). Confirm the current amount with the court before filing.
Yes, newspaper publication is generally required (Publication in a newspaper of general circulation is required.). Verify current requirements with your local court.
No, a court hearing is not typically required for a standard name change in this state.
Available options: M, F, X. Self-attestation is allowed. Rules can change, so verify with the relevant state agency before submitting documents.
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