Updated May 2026
How to Change Your Name in Oregon (2026 Cost + Steps)
The cost of a legal name change in Oregon is $205, which includes a $130 court filing fee, and $75 for certified copies of the court order.
Court filing fee: $130 · Processing time: ~4 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 | $245 | ~2 weeks | No |
| After Divorce | $245 | ~2 weeks | No |
| Court Order (Adult) | $375 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Child Name Change | $425 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Gender Marker Change | $375 | ~10 weeks | Sealed |
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How to Change Your Name in Oregon
Oregon Circuit Court filing fees for name changes run $100-$130 depending on the county. Multnomah County (Portland) is approximately $114. After-marriage name changes in Oregon use your marriage certificate directly - no court petition required - keeping costs minimal for newlyweds.
Oregon does not require newspaper publication for standard adult name changes, which combined with its relatively low filing fees makes Oregon one of the more affordable western states for a court-order name change. You file your petition in the Circuit Court of the county where you reside. Oregon courts have well-developed self-help centers, and the Oregon Judicial Department's website has comprehensive name change guides.
Oregon is notably progressive on gender identity name changes. Oregon allows gender marker changes on state IDs with a court order and no medical documentation required. Oregon also allows non-binary (X) gender markers on state-issued IDs and driver's licenses. Name change and gender marker change petitions can be combined in a single court filing, and Oregon courts process these routinely without delay.
The Oregon DMV charges $40 for a corrected Oregon driver's license or ID card with a name change. Visit any Oregon DMV field office with your court order or marriage certificate, current Oregon license, and proof of SSA update. Oregon DMV has offices throughout the state and allows online appointment scheduling.
Oregon divorce decrees routinely include name restoration clauses. Oregon Family Court is receptive to this request, and Oregon's standard divorce forms include provisions for name restoration. Including this in your original decree avoids a separate Circuit Court petition later.
Key Oregon links: Oregon Courts self-help (oregonlawhelp.org), Oregon DMV (oregon.gov/odot/DMV), Oregon Law Center (oregonlawcenter.org) for rural Oregon, Legal Aid Services of Oregon (lasoregon.org) for urban Oregon.
Oregon name change fees at a glance
| Court filing fee | $130 |
| Certified copies (3 × $25 each) | $75 |
| Newspaper publication(not required) | N/A |
| Fingerprinting / background check(not required) | N/A |
| Driver's license / State ID | $40 |
| Processing time | ~4 weeks |
| Fee waiver available | At or below 125% federal poverty level |
Common reasons in Oregon
Name Change Guides for Oregon
FAQ: Oregon name changes
- How much does it cost to change your name in Oregon?
- Court filing fees in Oregon start around $130 for a petition (counties may differ). Add certified copies (3 × about $25 each), optional publication ($0), DMV fees, and passport fees depending on your path.
- How long does a name change take in Oregon?
- Many Oregon court petitions finish in about 4 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 Oregon?
- Most standard adult name change petitions in Oregon do not require newspaper publication, but a judge can still impose notice requirements in some cases.
- Can I change my name for free in Oregon?
- You may qualify for a reduced or waived court filing fee in Oregon if you meet the court’s income guidelines (At or below 125% federal poverty level). Certified copies, DMV fees, and passports still usually cost money.
- What documents do I need to change my name in Oregon?
- Commonly: a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order; government-issued photo ID; proof of Oregon residency for court filings; and Social Security verification before DMV updates.
- How do I change my name after marriage in Oregon?
- If you take your spouse’s surname as shown on your Oregon 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 Oregon, you should update your voter registration so it matches the name on your government-issued ID. Oregon 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