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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Idaho: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Idaho District Court (Magistrate Division) and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

In Idaho, 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

Filing fee
$0 court fee

Restoring a former name is free when requested inside the divorce

Court
Idaho District Court (through the Decree of Divorce)

Magistrate Division of the District Court in the county where you live

Timeline
1–4 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Ask the court to restore your former name inside your Petition for Divorce or marital settlement agreement — Idaho courts routinely grant this at no extra cost.

  2. 2

    The restored name is written directly into the signed Decree of Divorce, so no separate name-change petition is needed.

  3. 3

    Get a certified copy of the Decree of Divorce from the district court clerk.

  4. 4

    Use the certified decree to update Social Security, then the Idaho DMV, then your passport and financial accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Decree of DivorceCAO D 8-3Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Idaho:
  • • You do not need a full separate name-change petition to return to a former name after an Idaho divorce.

Then update your IDs

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

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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Idaho: FAQ

Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Idaho?
Usually yes. If you asked to restore your former name in your divorce, the decree is your proof at no extra cost. In Idaho you can also request it after the fact.
What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Idaho?
You can still restore it. Idaho lets you file a short request to restore your former name after the divorce is final — see the forms below.
Do I need to publish a notice to restore my name after divorce in Idaho?
No. Restoring a former name through a divorce decree does not require newspaper publication in Idaho.
What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Idaho?
Social Security first (free, Form SS-5), then your Idaho driver's license, then your passport and financial accounts.

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

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