Fairfield Probate Court

Honorable Kathleen N. Maxham, Judge

Name Changes

Overview

Connecticut residents may apply to the Probate Court or the Superior Court for a change of name or to resolve inconsistencies in identification documents.

Once the petition is filed, the Probate Court may hold a hearing on the application. Notice of the hearing will be sent to all interested parties. Additionally, per Connecticut statutory requirements, all persons applying for a change of name must be screened against both the Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry.

Change of Name Required Forms:

*Adult:

  • Petitions for Change of Name (Adult) PC-901
  • CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/Petition for Change of Name
    (Adult) PC-901CI
  • Affidavit re: Change of Name PC-910
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Two forms of ID (i.e., driver’s license, passport, etc.)

*When changing a current last name to a married last name, the spouse is to complete and sign a General Waiver PC-181

Minor:

  • Petitions for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 signed by both parents
  • CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/Petition for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900CI
  • Affidavit re: Change of Name (PC-910) signed by both parents
  • Copy of child’s birth certificate
  • Two forms of ID (i.e., driver’s license, passport, etc.) for both parents

FEES

  • Effective July 1, 2023, the State of Connecticut eliminated the Probate Court filing fee for name changes.


Notifications to be made after a name change:

Social Security – Call or go online for SSA form.  Applicant is able to mail completed form and original court order.

Auto Registration and Driver’s License – Applicant must appear in person at DMV with original court order.

Auto Insurance – Applicant must send a copy of the court order to his/her insurance company.

Bank Accounts – Applicant must appear in person at the bank(s) with the original court order. Names on checks should be changed as well.

Connecticut Real Property – Applicant must obtain a form from Town Clerk where property is located.  The Town Clerk notifies the tax department.  Applicant must also notify mortgage company.

Birth Certificates – Bureau of Vital Statistics will provide a form which must be returned to them with original court order and birth certificate.  The form is available online or the applicant may request one in writing.  Applicant must send a copy of birth certificate and the court order so that originals, if he/she wants, will be returned.

Other possible notifications –

  • Insurance
  • Stocks, bonds and other investments
  • Doctors and dentists
  • Utilities
  • Library card
  • Credit card companies (telephone number is available on back of card)