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Verification is in progress for this Hawaii guide.
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 may be required — confirm with the court clerk. Fee waivers may be available in special or extraordinary cases under HRS § 607-3 — ask the clerk. 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 weeks (Lt. Gov. guide); online portal estimates 8-12 weeks
Residency rule
Must be a resident of Hawaii (file in your county of residence)
Publication for general filings
May be required — confirm with the clerk
Fee waiver available
Available — ask the clerk
Gender marker options
M / F / X
Form E - Name Change of a Minor by One Parent With the Notarized Consent of the Other Parent (Rev. 2/2023)
Official Lt. Governor packet (petition + fact sheet + notice + order); $50 non-refundable filing fee; publish in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser within 60 days.
View form Source: Official sourceName Change Record Order Form (fillable, Apr 2026)
Official Lt. Governor form - ONLY to request certified copies of a completed name change order; does not start a new name change.
View form Source: Official sourceOnline Name Change Application (portal)
State online portal: builds the personalized petition, fact sheet, notice, and order; $56 total online ($50 filing + $1 archive + $5 service, non-refundable). Adult petitions and Form F (parent + minor children) also via the portal / Lt. Governor's office.
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 Hawaii court before you file.
The filing fee is $50. 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.
Single publication in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser required within 60 calendar days after the Lieutenant Governor signs the notice; failure to publish voids the petition (H.R.S. 574-5; Form E instructions Rev. 2/2023). A publication exemption procedure exists for safety under H.R.S. 574-5(e).
Record sealing may be available after name change. Mandatory single publication in Honolulu Star-Advertiser; failure to publish within 60 days voids the petition. A publication exemption procedure exists for safety under H.R.S. 574-5(e). Confidential hearing only on denial.
DL/state ID: F/M/X by self-certification since 2020-07-01 (Act 148 SLH 2019). Birth certificate: HRS 338-17.7 requires a notarized physician affidavit of appropriate clinical treatment and completed transition; $3 fee.
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.
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.
Start with the official court or agency source linked on this page. NameRight provides informational guidance and preparation tools, not legal advice. Court and agency rules can change, so always verify before filing or paying fees.
Each claim on this page points back to a source. This list shows what each source supports and when it was collected; verification is still in progress, so confirm details with the source before filing.
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