Minor Child Name Change in Alaska: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Alaska Superior Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A minor child name change in Alaska is filed in the Superior Court, costs about $200, and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 8–16 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee

$200

Same Superior Court filing fee as an adult petition; waivable with Form TF-920

Court

Superior Court

Superior Court in the judicial district where you live

Timeline

8–16 weeks

Step by step

1
Complete the Child's Change of Name Packet (Form CIV-692), which includes the Petition for Child's Change of Name (Form CIV-694).
2
Obtain the written consent of the non-petitioning parent using the Parental Consent form (Form CIV-695), or explain to the court why that parent's consent cannot be obtained.
3
File the petition, pay or waive the $200 fee, and let the court post notice on its legal-notice website (or file Form CIV-709 to request a posting waiver for safety).
4
Attend the hearing; the judge decides the change based on the best interest of the child.
5
Get the signed order and certified copies, then update the child's Social Security record, the VS-405 report of change of name for the birth record, and school and passport records.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Child's Change of Name Packet (coversheet and forms)	CIV-692	Open ↗
Petition for Change of Name (used within the child packet)	CIV-700	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Required — Notice is posted on the court's public legal-notice website for four consecutive weeks unless the judge waives posting (Form CIV-709) for the child's safety.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Alaska:

• Both parents generally must receive notice; the non-petitioning parent can agree with Form CIV-695 or the court will consider why consent is unavailable.
• The judge weighs the child's best interest, not simply the filing parent's preference.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Alaska license, then your passport and accounts.

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Minor Child Name Change in Alaska: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change cost in Alaska?

About $200, filed in the Superior Court. Same Superior Court filing fee as an adult petition; waivable with Form TF-920.

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Alaska?

Yes. Notice is posted on the court's public legal-notice website for four consecutive weeks unless the judge waives posting (Form CIV-709) for the child's safety.

Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in Alaska?

Both parents generally must be notified. If the other parent objects or can't be found, the court decides based on the child's best interest. Both parents generally must receive notice; the non-petitioning parent can agree with Form CIV-695 or the court will consider why consent is unavailable.

How long does it take in Alaska?

Typically 8–16 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).

What do I do after the judge signs my order in Alaska?

Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

Sources

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.