Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Arizona: Steps, Cost & Forms
Verified against Superior Court of Arizona and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.
In Arizona, you restore your former or maiden name after divorce through the divorce decree — request it in the divorce and the decree is your legal proof. There is usually no extra court fee. Then update Social Security first, then the DMV, then your passport. No newspaper notice is required.
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What it costs
Restoring a former name inside the divorce is free under A.R.S. 25-325; no separate petition, publication, or background check
Superior Court in the county where you live
Step by step
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Under A.R.S. 25-325, ask the court to restore your former name — the court 'shall' grant a properly made request, so simply include it in your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (if you are the petitioner) or your Response (if you are the respondent).
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If the case is uncontested, put the name-restoration request in the proposed Consent Decree; you may also make the request orally at the final hearing before the judge signs the decree.
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If the divorce is already final and you forgot to ask, file a post-decree motion to amend the decree to add the name-restoration provision under A.R.S. 25-325(A).
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Get a certified copy of the decree from the Clerk of the Superior Court and use it to update Social Security, then MVD, then your passport and accounts.
Official forms
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| Form | Code | Official link |
|---|---|---|
| A.R.S. 25-325 — Decree; finality; restoration of former name (statute) | — | Open ↗ |
- • Restoring a former name through the divorce decree is the simplest and least expensive method — there is no extra filing fee, no publication, and no background check.
Then update your IDs
Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Arizona license, then your passport and accounts.
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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Arizona: FAQ
Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Arizona?
What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Arizona?
Do I need to publish a notice to restore my name after divorce in Arizona?
What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Arizona?
Sources
Every fee, court, rule, and form on this page traces to an official government source:
- www.azleg.gov/ars/25/00325.htm
- www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Forms/Name-Change
- azdot.gov/mvd/services/driver-license-ID/change-your-name
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We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.