Name Change by Situation
The state guides answer name change by state. These pages answer it by situation, because the situation decides the route: a marriage certificate, a divorce judgment, a minor's petition, a license update, and a title update are five different transactions that happen to share the word 'name change.' Each entry below states the route for the situation, in Colorado and New York first, with the state guides behind it.
The situations
- After marriage. New York · Colorado
- After divorce. New York (judgment provision under DRL 240-a; court petition if the judgment is silent)
- For a minor child. New York · Colorado
- On a driver license. New York · Colorado
- On a vehicle title and registration. How to change your name on a vehicle title and registration
- Whether counsel is required. Do you need a lawyer to change your name?
- On a Social Security card. How to change your name on a Social Security card
The state guides behind the answers
- Name Change Laws by State. the court-petition process in seven states, side by side.
- Court Fee Waivers by State. fee waiver and deferral routes.
Tools
- Name Change Court Fee Lookup. filing fees by state, with the second cost each state adds.
Source
Situation routes from the official court pages cited on each situation page. Facts verified 2026-10-29 and 2026-10-30. This page explains how the process works and what the official rules say. It is general information, not legal advice. For a dispute about your specific situation, talk to your state motor vehicle agency or court.
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