How to Change Your Name in North Dakota.

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The North Dakota name change for an adult as descibed in State Statute 32-28 is done by publishing an ad in the newspaper followed by filing a petition to the county's civil court where you are a resident. It is easier, if you were just married, to have your certified marriage license with the raised seal or if you were recently divorced to have your divorce decree. Typically, you will not have a court hearing in North Dakota but it depends on the circumstances of the name change.

REQUIREMENTS
Must be a resident for at least 6 months
If just married, must have your original marriage certificate.
If just divorced, must have your divorce decree.
Step 1 - The 1st step in the name change process in North Dakota is to make public your new name. This can be done by going to the newspaper in your State and publishing an ad that circulates in the County where you reside. Choose the newspaper that best fits your area from the North Dakota newspaper list.

Step 2 - Fill-Out the North Dakota Name Change Petition. The Petition must be notarized and make 2 copies.

Step 3 - File the Petition to the County Court Clerk's office in the County where your live. Pay the filing fee and you will be given a case number.

Step 4 - You may be assigned a court hearing date or be notified by the court that your name change decree is ready. This will be the official form you will need to change your name at the DMV, Social Security Office, and any other institution.