How to Change Your Name in Rhode Island

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How to change your name in Rhode Island under the State statute 33-22-28 that allows a resident to change their name after marriage, after divorce, or for personal reasoning. The process starts with filling out a Rhode Island name change petition.
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Name Change Petition. - You will need to completely fill out the Rhode Island Name Change Petition.
Petition must be notarized.

Contact The Court. - You will need to submit the name change petition along with a $85.00 filing fee. The clerk will instruct you on the next steps.
You will be given a court date approximately 30 days from the date of petition submission.

Publication. - Depending on your county, you may have to make your new name public notice. This can be done by publishing an ad in the newspaper where you reside that states your former and new name.
Upon completion of this step, you will be granted a 'Proof of Publication' that you will need to bring to your hearing.

Hearing. - You may be required to attend a hearing, or, the clerk will notify you that your 'Name Change Decree' is ready. This is the official form for changing your name at any public or private office.