Name Change

Forms

NOTE: DO NOT use these forms if you are incarcerated or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. See 27-31-201(4), MCA.

NAME CHANGE - COMPLETE PACKETS

Name Change Packet (Adult)

Name Change Packet (Child)

Name Change (Sealed Record - When your safety is at risk)

FORMS – LISTED INDIVIDUALLY

A person may seek a name change for any number of reasons such as divorce, safety reasons, gender change, or simply wanting a new name. Montana law provides a formal name change process under MCA Title 27, Chapter 31. This page features forms and links to assist self-represented individuals petition a Montana district court for a name change.

Resources

MCA Title 27, Chapter 31. Change of Name

RESOURCES

Name Change: Information and Forms, from MontanaLawHelp.org

Transgender Resources page from MontanaLawHelp.org

Disclaimer (Updated on 5/26/22)

The law that tells you how to change the sex marker on your birth certificate is currently being challenged in court. Montana DPHHS has adopted a temporary emergency rule that does not allow changes to the sex marker on your birth certificate. Until the lawsuit is over, you can't use these forms to change the sex marker on your birth certificate.

Changing Your Name on Your Driver License or ID Card, from the Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division

How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card? from the U.S. Social Security Administration

Change or Correct a Passport, from the U.S. Department of State

Name Change

NAME CHANGE - COMPLETE PACKETS

FORMS – LISTED INDIVIDUALLY

NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILD)

NAME CHANGE (SEALED)

RESOURCES