Has anyone changed their name in New Jersey?

[Lex]

Was it difficult? How long did it take overall? How much did it cost total?

Thanks
-Lex

[mrs izzy]

I did mine in 2005. Cost me a total $800.00 but i had somone do it all for me.

Took around 3 months total from start to finish.

One i guess could do it on there own.

Just check with your local courthouse.

Isabell

[Lex]

Thanks! Do you know if it was that amount because someone else did it or is that just for the actual process?

-Lex

[mrs izzy]

Thanks! Do you know if it was that amount because someone else did it or is that just for the actual process?

-Lex

Yes it was due to someone doing all the paperwork, all the file fees and advertisments. All i paid was one amount and they did all the work.

It is something that you can do. I went that route being i was trying to find a new job out of state and dealing with a divorce so had my hands full.

Wish i did it myself and saved the $ but i did not have the time to invest at that moment.
This might help http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Name-in-New-Jersey 🔗

Wish you luck
Isabell

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[Lex]

Thanks again!

-Lex

[Sydney_NYC]

I just finished filling out the PDF forms to do it myself (for $200). Here is the Guide from the state to do it:

     How to Ask the Court to Change Your Name - Adult 🔗 [Link: judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10551_​namechg_​adult.pdf/]

You also need to file a Civil Case Information (CIS) 🔗 [Link: judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10517_​ps_​pkt.pdf/] which is the most confusing part since the instructions are rather lacking. The document type is "Complaint", Case Type Number is "151" and for the Caption use: "INRE:  <insert birth name here>"

I'll be heading to the Bergen County Courthouse Tomorrow or Friday with the forms and check in hand.

[Lex]

Good luck Sydney! Let me know how it goes. 

-Lex