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New Hampshire court form packet

New Hampshire Adult Name Change

Download the New Hampshire petition for change of name of adult packet for yourself. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the packet documents listed below.

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What you receive for New Hampshire

A practical adult name change packet built around the court filing documents used to request an official name change order.

State-specific court packet

Prepared for New Hampshire adult name change filings, with petition and order materials reflected in the downloadable packet.

Private self-help workflow

Download the files, complete them on your own device, then file with the appropriate court. Your personal details are not entered into an online form builder.

Filing guide + printable checklist

A short PublicLegal filing guide covers this state's age split, publication and service sequence, and after-order updates — ending in a printable checklist to carry to the clerk.

Included packet documents

This state packet includes 1 packet PDF • PublicLegal guide + official New Hampshire adult set. Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.

  • Adult Name Change Packet — PublicLegal guide + checklist + official New Hampshire forms PDF

Researched filing overview

New Hampshire Adult Name Change Filing Overview

Where you file
an adult 18 or older files the Petition for Change of Name (NHJB-2175-FPe) with the Circuit Court, Probate Division, in the county where you live (RSA 547:3-i, I). Bring photo ID showing your current name, address, and date of birth — a driver license, or a passport plus proof of address (out-of-state license filers also show proof of New Hampshire residence).
E-filing is the default
New Hampshire requires e-filing for this case type (e-Filing Rules 11/12). These official forms are stamped “For e-Filing only” because they are the same forms you use on paper only after the court grants an e-Filing exception (NHJB-2895-DFPe); an incarcerated filer is excused automatically. Paper filing is not a free default choice — it is the granted-exception path.
Filing fee
$170 (Rule 169(I)(l), per overview 025A — includes the $30 e-file surcharge and one Certificate of Change of Name; card payments add ~3%). A fee waiver is available for good cause (PB 18); extra Certificates run about $10 each.
No publication, fingerprints, or background check
New Hampshire requires none of these for an adult name change. Confidential date of birth goes on the Confidential Information Sheet (NHJB-2878-DFPe), not the public petition.
Restricted filers
if you are a convicted felon, a registered sex offender, or under RSA 651-B registration, the change is granted only on a compelling showing and with required service on the county attorney / department (RSA 547:3-i, II).
After the order
the court issues the Certificate of Change of Name. Update records in order — Social Security card (SSA form SS-5, free), New Hampshire DMV license or ID within 30 days (RSA 263:9), U.S. passport, and — for New Hampshire-born filers — a Vital Records birth-record amendment on a certified copy. A marriage or divorce can change a name without this petition.
Verified against RSA 547:3-i (gc.nh.gov, 2026-08-19), Probate Division Rules 169/173, Circuit Court Supplemental e-Filing Rule 1(b), Procedure Bulletin 18, and the statewide Judicial Branch fillable forms (NHJB-2175-FPe rev. 03/26/2026; overview 025A rev. 07/01/2025). Official statewide forms — e-filing is mandatory by default. Sources: New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Change of Name (Adult) ; RSA 547:3-i — Change of Name

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Page 1 of the actual official New Hampshire NHJB-2175-FPe name-change petition included in your packet.

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (NHJB-2175-FPe, rev. 03/26/2026). The official New Hampshire Judicial Branch petition that opens an adult name-change case in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, of the county where you live, under RSA 547:3-i.

E-FILING IS THE DEFAULT: e-filing is mandatory for this case type, so these forms are stamped “For e-Filing only.” You file on paper only after the court grants an e-Filing exception (an incarcerated filer is excused automatically).

No publication, fingerprints, or background check: New Hampshire requires none of these. Your confidential date of birth goes on the separate Confidential Information Sheet (NHJB-2878-DFPe). The court issues the Certificate of Change of Name.

The full packet opens with the PublicLegal filing guide whose last page is a printable checklist (before filing / hearing day / after the order), then the official fillable forms. Court blanks are free at courts.nh.gov.

This outline is not the form itself. Your download includes the complete PDF packet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire Adult Name Change Forms

Yes. This product is the New Hampshire adult name change packet tied to this state-specific page and the packet documents shown above.

The included packet documents are listed on this page. Where the same document is provided in more than one format, it is grouped once with Word, PDF, or other format badges.

This packet currently includes print-ready PDF format. The document list above reflects the packet contents for this state without exposing internal fulfillment filenames.

Complete the petition and related court documents, then file them with the appropriate court. Court filing fees and local procedures vary by county.

These forms are designed for self-help use, but ILRG does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney if your situation involves unusual facts, contested issues, or questions about local procedure.

Timing depends on the court, local scheduling, notice requirements, and whether anyone objects. Many name change matters take several weeks, but local timing can vary.

Possibly. Some states impose additional notice, waiting period, or disclosure requirements for certain convictions. Review local rules or consult an attorney if this applies to you.

No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing local court requirements before filing.

Yes — the statewide Judicial Branch fillable forms (NHJB-2175-FPe and companions) used by the Circuit Court, Probate Division. They are stamped “For e-Filing only” because e-filing is the default; the same forms are filed on paper only after a granted e-Filing exception.

Yes, by default — e-filing is mandatory for this case type. You file on paper only if the court grants you an e-Filing exception (or you are incarcerated, which is excused automatically).

$170 (Rule 169(I)(l)), which includes the $30 e-file surcharge and one Certificate of Change of Name; card payments add about 3%. A good-cause fee waiver is available (PB 18).

No — New Hampshire has no newspaper-publication, fingerprint, or background-check requirement for an adult name change.

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