Guiding You Through a Legal Name Change

Most adult name change requests in Pennsylvania are filed in the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas, while name changes connected to an adoption go through Orphans' Court. The process generally involves filing a petition, completing a background check, and in many counties, publishing notice of the request before a judge grants the order. Once approved, the order allows you to update your identification, records, and accounts under your new legal name. We help prepare and file the petition, guide you through any required steps, and represent you at the hearing so the process moves as smoothly as possible.