How do I prove my residence in Brooklyn to obtain a legal name change?

How do I prove my residence in Brooklyn to obtain a legal name change?

When you file your name change petition in Brooklyn Civil Court, you must prove your residence in Brooklyn so that the court can recognize its jurisdiction over you and grant the legal name change.

The Brooklyn Civil Court will accept the following as proof a resident address before granting the legal name change:

A driver license with a Brooklyn address. 

A New York State non-driver identification issued by the department of motor vehicles with a Brooklyn address.  

A utility bill from gas, electric, cable, and/or telephone company with a Brooklyn address.   A cell phone bill can be used. Although a judge or a clerk in the Brooklyn Court may in their discretion not accept it.  So it’s a good idea to have more than item of proof listed in this blog to prove your Brooklyn residence.  

A bank statement with a Brooklyn address. 

A credit card statement with a Brooklyn address. 

A paystub with your Brooklyn address. 

A letter from a government agency addressed to you at a Brooklyn address .  Examples of  letters from a government agency addressed you would be:   a letter from the Social Security Administration, a letter from the Internal Revenue Service, a letter from NY State Department of Taxation and Finance, a letter from the Board of Elections,   a letter from the Courts requesting you appear for Jury duty, and a letter from the Passport agency.   

If you have more questions, you should contact a legal name change lawyer to assist you.  

Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for over 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Brooklyn.  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   

Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

How much does it cost to change your name in New York?

How much does it cost to change your name in New York? 

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.   

Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

Where is the Queens Court for Filing Name Change Petitions?

Where is the Queens Court for Filing Name Change Petitions? 

The Queens Court for filing name change petitions is located on 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens.  The entrance is on Sutphin Boulevard between 88th and 89th Avenues. 

When you enter the building,  go to the 4th Floor to the Special Term clerk window. Its the window where name change petitions are received and where the cashier is located. 

This is what the building looks like.  

Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Queens.  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   

Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

Where is the Brooklyn Court for Filing Name Change Petitions?

Where is the Brooklyn Court for Filing Name Change Petitions? 

The Brooklyn Court for filing name change petitions is located on 141 Livingston Street in Brooklyn.  The entrance is on the corner with Smith Street. 

When you enter the building,  go to the 9th Floor to the Special Term clerk window. Its the window where name change petitions are received. 

This is what the building looks like.  

Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Brooklyn.  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   

Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

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How Long Does It Take to Process a Name Change in Queens County? Updated September 2015

How Long Does It Take to Process a Name Change in Queens County?  Updated September 2015

         The current processing time from filing the name change petition in the Queens Civil Court Special Term Office to receiving a signed name change order is approximately 14 weeks. 


Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for over 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in  Queens County.  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   Visit his website at 
http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

IF YOU LIVE IN BROOKLYN, WHO HAS TO BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR NAME CHANGE?

If you live in Brooklyn, who has to be notified of your name change?

In addition to publishing a notice of your name change in a local Brooklyn newspaper, Judges of the Civil Court in Brooklyn may require that you send a copy of the Brooklyn Civil Court name change order and the name change petition to some or all of the following people or entities as applicable:  

a former spouse

a current spouse

the other parent of any child you may have

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

United States Passport Agency

Social Security Administration

an employer

in cases involving a child, the child’s school 

the selective service

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services 

Department of Motor Vehicles

any financial institution servicing a student loan



Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Brooklyn.  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

How Do I Get Additional Certified Copies of My Name Change Order in Manhattan

After the judge has signed the name change order and you have filed the required affidavit of publication, in Manhattan,  you can get more certified copies of the name change order at the Civil Court located at 111 Centre Street, NY, NY. 

First go to room 108 on the ground level and speak with the name change clerk.  Bring a copy of the order and advise the clerk that the affidavit of publication was filed and that you want to get more certified copies. 

 The clerk will then make copies and send you up to the 2nd Floor cashier where you will have to pay $6 each certified copy.  You will need to bring exact dollar amounts since the cashier on the  2nd Floor does not provide change and does not accept credit card.  So have a bunch of singles and $5 bills ready in hand. 

Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney that has been handling Legal Name Change Matters for 20 years in New York City frequently practicing in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island  Contact him at 212 962-5363. Email:  NameChangeLawyer@gmail.com.   Visit his website at http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/