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Arizona Name Change Laws
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The state of Arizona provides generic name change forms or you can use the petitions provided by your local superior court.
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You must file an Application for Name Change for an Adult to receive a hearing.
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Where to File:
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File the petition and supporting documents at your county superior court.
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Cost:
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Check with your local superior court as fees vary. The typical fee in Arizona is around $320. If you are unable to afford this, you may be eligible for a Deferral or Waiver of Court Fees.
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Name Changes for Minors Under 18:
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For instructions on legal name changes for minors under 18 in Arizona, see NCTE's Name Changes For Minors in Arizona resource.
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Legal Details:
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To obtain a legal name change in Arizona, the applicant must submit a petition to the court for a name change order. The court may give notice to interested parties if deemed necessary, except in circumstances where there is a protective order in place OR if the applicant is the victim of a stalking offense. (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. ss 12-601 & 12-602).
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Arizona Drivers License Policy & Procedures
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In order to update your name and gender on an Arizona ID, the applicant must first change their name with the Social Security Administration and then submit (1) a certified copy of the court order for name change and (2) a signed statement from a licensed physician attesting that the applicant is irrevocably committed to the gender-change process. The physician's statement must include the physician's license number and be presented within three months of the date it was signed.
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Holders of an Arizona driver's license or state ID card must update the name on their license within 10 days of receiving a legal name change. The Arizona Department of Transportation addresses name changes.
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Arizona Birth Certificate Laws
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Arizona will amend the gender marker on a birth certificate "for a person who has undergone a sex change operation or has a chromosomal count that establishes the sex of the person as different {than on original certificate}." (Ariz. Rev. Stat. ss 36-337 (A)(3) (2006)).
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