If you live in New York City, you must file your name change petition in New York City Civil Court. The cost to file is $65. This does not include the cost of attorney fees to prepare the name change petition if you hire an attorney. Check with a legal name change attorney to determine what the cost of attorney fees are.
Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx and Brooklyn. Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email: NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.