[NJ] [NJ] How do I legally change my name back to my maiden name?
Hi, I’d like to change my legal name and last name.
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In New Jersey, you petition the Superior Court for a name change under N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. You must file a Verified Complaint for Name Change, a Civil Case Information Statement, and an Order Fixing Date of Hearing. Restoring a maiden name and correcting spelling are usually approved if not for fraud or debt avoidance. You’ll publish notice in a local newspaper unless waived, then use the Final Judgment to update your Social Security card, driver’s license, passport, etc. The filing fee is about $250, and the process typically takes 6–8 weeks. Does that make sense?
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Hi, I’d like to change my legal name and last name.
I understand. Are you currently residing in the United States, and if so, which state?
Yes, New Jersey.
Is there anything else the lawyer should know?
No.
Good day and welcome. Please give me a moment to review your question. Do you have any pending legal matters—criminal, bankruptcy, etc.—that might affect the name-change process?
No. I want to go back to my maiden last name and add another letter in my name to spell it correctly.
In New Jersey, you petition the Superior Court for a name change under N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. You must file a Verified Complaint for Name Change, a Civil Case Information Statement, and an Order Fixing Date of Hearing. Restoring a maiden name and correcting spelling are usually approved if not for fraud or debt avoidance. You’ll publish notice in a local newspaper unless waived, then use the Final Judgment to update your Social Security card, driver’s license, passport, etc. The filing fee is about $250, and the process typically takes 6–8 weeks. Does that make sense?
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