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

Verified against Kansas District Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A minor child name change in Kansas is filed in the Kansas District Court, costs about $173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county), and sometimes requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 4–8 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
$173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county)

Same general civil docket fee as an adult petition (about $195 under K.S.A. 60-2001); a fee waiver is available

Court
Kansas District Court

District Court in the county where you live

Timeline
4–8 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    An adult files the Kansas Judicial Council Petition for Change of Name of a Minor as the child's 'next friend' (a minor cannot self-petition), with a matching proposed Order and a Civil Cover Sheet marked 'Other Civil,' under K.S.A. 60-1401 and 60-1402.

  2. 2

    If both parents consent, notice or publication may be waived; if a parent does not consent, that parent must receive notice and may object, and the court decides on the child's best interest.

  3. 3

    File the petition with the district court clerk in the county where the child lives and pay or waive the docket fee.

  4. 4

    Attend the hearing so the judge can sign the Order Changing Name, then update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Kansas Judicial Council — name change forms—Open ↗
Kansas Judicial Branch self-help — name change—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Sometimes — Notice may be given by mail or publication at the court's discretion (K.S.A. 60-1402); notice or publication may be waived if both parents consent and there are no outstanding debts.
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Good to know in Kansas:
  • • If both parents consent and there are no outstanding debts, the court may waive notice or publication.
  • • A non-consenting parent must be given notice and a chance to object before the court decides on the child's best interest.

Then update your IDs

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

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Minor Child Name Change in Kansas: FAQ

How much does a minor child name change cost in Kansas?
About $173–$200 (typical $195, varies by county), filed in the Kansas District Court. Same general civil docket fee as an adult petition (about $195 under K.S.A. 60-2001); a fee waiver is available.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Kansas?
Sometimes — it depends on your court. Ask the clerk when you file.
Do both parents have to agree to change a child's name in Kansas?
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. If both parents consent and there are no outstanding debts, the court may waive notice or publication.
How long does it take in Kansas?
Typically 4–8 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 Kansas?
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.

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.