NAME CHANGE IN THE STATE OF MAINE
Maine Law for Name Change: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/18-C/title18-Csec1-701.html
Name change only goes through Probate Court (Adults or Minors)
- If you’re only getting your name changed you have to go through the probate court.
- This form needs to be filled out to petition for a name change: https://www.maineprobate.net/forms2019/Name%20Change%20Adult/NC-001%20Petition%20for%20Name%20Change%20of%20Minor.pdf
Once the petition has been filled out, the individual should gather the required documents (listed below). Requirements are:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Be a resident of Maine
- Not be making the request for fraudulent purpose
- If under 18, consent from BOTH parents is required
You will need:
- Petition for Name Change (https://www.maineprobate.net/forms2019/Name%20Change%20Adult/NC-001%20Petition%20for%20Name%20Change%20of%20Minor.pdf)
- Photo ID
- Proof of address
- Needs to be submitted to the probate court with a $75 filing fee.
Additional Information: https://eforms.com/name-change/me/
Take it to the probate court in person for hearing. (if required)
*NAME CHANGE & GENDER MARKER CHANGE ( gender marker change requires a doctors signature)
If working with a Dr. Name and Gender can be changed at the same time. Using the following Documents. (Adult or Minors) – Cheapest option*
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/146/146c016.docx (Gender Marker on Birth Record Rule)
Fill out application:
Application to Change the Name and/or Sex on a Record of Live Birth to Support Gender Identity
For your Dr. to fill out:
Take it to the State of Maine office of Vital Records or mailed with a $15.00 filing fee. (220 Capitol St, Augusta)
*Making both of these changes together is more affordable at $15 rather than $75 for ONLY a name change*