How to officially change your name in Alaska
Authored By: Alaska Legal Services
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Change of Name in the Alaska Court System
Alaska law requires that name changes are done in Alaska Superior Court. A petition for a name change must be filed with the Court and approved by a Judge.
The Alaska Court System provides form packets, with instructions, to petition for a name change.
There is one form packet for adults and a separate form packet for children (under age 18). A person who is under 18, but who has been emancipated, should use the adult forms.
These forms are not needed to change your name as part of a divorce or dissolution.
Link to Forms and instructions to change the name of an adult or child in Alaska Superior Court.: courts.alaska.gov
Last Review and Update: Jul 24, 2023