We won't sugar coat it: the legal and administrative logistics of a name change — whether it's your own or your child's — can be overwhelming. To make your process easier, we've compiled a far-reaching collection of name change resources, organized by location.
In the United States, name changes are processed at the state (sometimes county) level, while Australia and Canada vary their requirements by territory or province. It's a bit more straightforward in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, which have single systems.
Click the button that corresponds with your location, and you'll be taken directly to relevant name change resources. There, you'll find everything you need to know about how to legally change a name in your area.
Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.
