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

Verified against Oregon Circuit Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A minor child name change in Oregon is filed in the Circuit Court (county where the child lives), costs about $124, and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 2–8 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

$124

Same flat $124 statewide fee under ORS 21.145; fee waiver available.

Court

Circuit Court (county where the child lives)

Circuit Court for the county where you live

Timeline

2–8 weeks

Step by step

1
Complete the Petition for Change of Name (Minor) from the Oregon Judicial Department minor packet; a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative files it.
2
After filing, send written notice to all legal guardians and the child's other parent (unless that parent has not lived with or supported the child), then file the Declaration of Notice re: Name Change for Minor Child.
3
File the petition with the Circuit Court in the county where the child lives and pay the $124 fee or request a waiver.
4
The judge reviews the case and signs the General Judgment Re: Change of Name (Minor); a hearing is held only if the court requires one.
5
Get certified copies of the judgment and update the child's Social Security record, school records, and passport.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Name and Sex Change Packet (Minor) — Petition, Notice, Declaration, and General Judgment	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Not required — No newspaper publication; instead, written notice is mailed to the other parent and any legal guardians, and a Declaration of Notice is filed.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Oregon:

• Oregon requires written notice (not written consent) to the other parent and guardians, then a filed Declaration of Notice — there is no newspaper publication.
• A minor who is a party generally appears through a guardian ad litem under ORCP 27.

Then update your IDs

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

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Minor Child Name Change in Oregon: FAQ

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

About $124, filed in the Circuit Court (county where the child lives). Same flat $124 statewide fee under ORS 21.145; fee waiver available..

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

No. Oregon does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.

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

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. Oregon requires written notice (not written consent) to the other parent and guardians, then a filed Declaration of Notice — there is no newspaper publication.

How long does it take in Oregon?

Typically 2–8 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 Oregon?

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.