Updated May 2026
How to Change Your Name in Wyoming (2026 Cost + Steps)
The cost of a legal name change in Wyoming is $99, which includes a $90 court filing fee, and $9 for certified copies of the court order.
Court filing fee: $90 · Processing time: ~3 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 | $154 | ~2 weeks | No |
| After Divorce | $154 | ~2 weeks | No |
| Court Order (Adult) | $244 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Child Name Change | $294 | ~10 weeks | No |
| Gender Marker Change | $244 | ~10 weeks | Sealed |
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How to Change Your Name in Wyoming
Wyoming District Court filing fees for name changes run $45-$60 - the lowest in the country alongside Alabama. After-marriage name changes in Wyoming use your marriage certificate directly without any court involvement, keeping costs to just certified copies of the certificate from the county clerk.
Wyoming does not require newspaper publication for standard adult name changes. You file your petition in the District Court of the county where you reside. Wyoming's 23 counties each have a District Court, and the county clerk's offices are generally very accessible given Wyoming's culture of practical, efficient government service.
Wyoming's extremely low filing fees make it one of the most affordable states for a court-order name change in the country. Even if your first approach doesn't work out, the cost of re-filing is minimal. Processing times are typically faster than the national average given Wyoming's smaller population and less-congested court dockets.
The Wyoming DOT (Department of Transportation) charges $20 for a corrected Wyoming driver's license with a name change - very affordable. Visit any Wyoming DOT driver's license office with your court order or marriage certificate, current Wyoming license, and proof of SSA update. Wyoming has driver's license offices in all larger cities and many smaller communities throughout the state.
Wyoming divorce decrees can include name restoration clauses. Wyoming courts are receptive to this request during divorce proceedings. Even if your decree doesn't include it, Wyoming's $45-60 filing fee for a separate petition makes this one of the least painful states to file a separate name change after the fact.
Key Wyoming links: Wyoming Courts (courts.state.wy.us), Wyoming DOT driver's licenses (dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records.html), Wyoming Legal Services (wyomingcivicalliance.org) and Shepard's Table for legal aid referrals throughout Wyoming.
Wyoming name change fees at a glance
| Court filing fee | $90 |
| Certified copies (3 × $3 each) | $9 |
| Newspaper publication(not required) | N/A |
| Fingerprinting / background check(not required) | N/A |
| Driver's license / State ID | $15 |
| Processing time | ~3 weeks |
| Fee waiver available | In forma pauperis |
Common reasons in Wyoming
Name Change Guides for Wyoming
FAQ: Wyoming name changes
- How much does it cost to change your name in Wyoming?
- Court filing fees in Wyoming start around $90 for a petition (counties may differ). Add certified copies (3 × about $3 each), optional publication ($0), DMV fees, and passport fees depending on your path.
- How long does a name change take in Wyoming?
- Many Wyoming court petitions finish in about 3 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 Wyoming?
- Most standard adult name change petitions in Wyoming do not require newspaper publication, but a judge can still impose notice requirements in some cases.
- Can I change my name for free in Wyoming?
- You may qualify for a reduced or waived court filing fee in Wyoming if you meet the court’s income guidelines (In forma pauperis). Certified copies, DMV fees, and passports still usually cost money.
- What documents do I need to change my name in Wyoming?
- Commonly: a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order; government-issued photo ID; proof of Wyoming residency for court filings; and Social Security verification before DMV updates.
- How do I change my name after marriage in Wyoming?
- If you take your spouse’s surname as shown on your Wyoming 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 Wyoming, you should update your voter registration so it matches the name on your government-issued ID. In Wyoming, voter registration updates are commonly handled by mail or in person with your county or municipal election office—confirm the fastest option for your address. 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