Updated May 2026
How to Change Your Name in Arizona (2026 Cost + Steps)
The cost of a legal name change in Arizona is $410, which includes a $320 court filing fee, and $90 for certified copies of the court order.
Court filing fee: $320 · Processing time: ~6 weeks
Estimated costs by reason
Totals include Social Security (free), driver’s license, and adult passport selections—matching the calculator defaults.
| Reason | Estimated total cost | Timeline | Publication required |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Marriage | $232 | ~2 weeks | No |
| After Divorce | $232 | ~2 weeks | No |
| Court Order (Adult) | $552 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Child Name Change | $602 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Gender Marker Change | $552 | ~10 weeks | Sealed |
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How to Change Your Name in Arizona
Arizona Superior Court filing fees for name changes run $280-$350 depending on the county - Maricopa County (Phoenix) is around $320 while Pima County (Tucson) is similar. Marriage-based name changes in Arizona don't require a court petition - your Arizona marriage license handles it directly with SSA, the DMV, and other agencies.
Arizona does not require newspaper publication for standard adult name changes, which keeps the process cleaner than many states. You file your petition in the Superior Court of the county where you live. Arizona courts have well-developed self-help centers, particularly in Maricopa and Pima counties, with name change packet guides available online and in person.
Arizona has specific rules around name changes for sex offenders - petitions are automatically referred to law enforcement for review and are frequently denied. For everyone else, the process is routine and approvals are standard barring any intent to defraud.
The Arizona MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) charges $25 for a corrected Arizona driver's license or ID after a name change. You can visit any AZ MVD Now office or use the ServiceArizona online portal for some transactions. You'll need your court order or marriage certificate and your current Arizona license.
Arizona community property laws can intersect with name changes during divorce - if you're also dividing property, ensure your name change is included in the divorce decree to create a clean paper trail across legal documents.
Key Arizona links: Arizona Judicial Branch self-help (selfservicecenter.azcourts.gov), Arizona MVD (azdot.gov/motor-vehicles), Community Legal Services (clsaz.org) and Southern Arizona Legal Aid (sazlegalaid.org) for fee waiver assistance.
Arizona name change fees at a glance
| Court filing fee | $320 |
| Certified copies (3 × $30 each) | $90 |
| Newspaper publication(not required) | N/A |
| Fingerprinting / background check(not required) | N/A |
| Driver's license / State ID | $12 |
| Processing time | ~6 weeks |
| Fee waiver available | At or below 200% federal poverty level |
Common reasons in Arizona
Name Change Guides for Arizona
FAQ: Arizona name changes
- How much does it cost to change your name in Arizona?
- Court filing fees in Arizona start around $320 for a petition (counties may differ). Add certified copies (3 × about $30 each), optional publication ($0), DMV fees, and passport fees depending on your path.
- How long does a name change take in Arizona?
- Many Arizona court petitions finish in about 6 weeks, but crowded dockets, publication, or fingerprinting can add time. After-marriage updates using a certificate are often faster because they skip the petition.
- Do I need to publish my name change in a newspaper in Arizona?
- Most standard adult name change petitions in Arizona do not require newspaper publication, but a judge can still impose notice requirements in some cases.
- Can I change my name for free in Arizona?
- You may qualify for a reduced or waived court filing fee in Arizona if you meet the court’s income guidelines (At or below 200% federal poverty level). Certified copies, DMV fees, and passports still usually cost money.
- What documents do I need to change my name in Arizona?
- Commonly: a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order; government-issued photo ID; proof of Arizona residency for court filings; and Social Security verification before DMV updates.
- How do I change my name after marriage in Arizona?
- If you take your spouse’s surname as shown on your Arizona marriage certificate, you typically update Social Security first, then your driver’s license, then banks and payroll. Hyphenated or new invented names may still require a court petition—check local court rules.
Voter Registration After Your Name Change
After legally changing your name in Arizona, you should update your voter registration so it matches the name on your government-issued ID. Arizona offers online voter registration paths for many voters, though some counties still require mail or an in-person visit for certain updates. If your registration still shows an old name close to an election, you may face additional checks at the polling place. See the full 50-state voter registration guide for deadlines, typical documents, and official Vote.gov links.
Related: SAVE Act & name change overview