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

Name Change (Adult)

Petition

Order Setting Name Change Hearing

Notice of Name Change Hearing

Order Changing Name

Name Change (Minor Child)

Petition

Consent to Change

Order Setting Hearing

Notice of Hearing on Name Change

Order Changing Name

Name Change (Sealed)

Petition (under Sealed Record)

Order Sealing Record and Setting Hearing

Order Changing Name (under Sealed Record)

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.

MCA Title 27, Chapter 31. Change of Name

Resources

Name Change: Information and Forms, from MontanaLawHelp.org

Transgender Resources page from MontanaLawHelp.org

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