Pilot · Updated May 2026
How to Change Your Name in Allegheny County (2026 Cost + Fees)
The cost of a legal name change in Allegheny County is typically between $360–$480 for many petitioners, which includes a $302 court filing fee and $20 typical certified copy fee (per copy estimate), plus passport or DMV updates you select afterward.
| Court filing fee (estimate) | $302 |
| Certified copy fee (estimate) | $20 |
| Publication | Not modeled |
| Fingerprinting | Not modeled |
| Total modeled range | $360 – $480 |
| Processing time | ~6-10 weeks |
Fee verified stamp: 2026-05.
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