Connecticut Name Change Resources

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A name change in Connecticut can come up inside a divorce, where a spouse asks to restore a former name, or as its own filing. Either way the court has to approve it in writing before the new name is official.

The official Connecticut documents below cover the request. Once the order is signed, you normally take a certified copy to the agencies that hold your records.

Official Connecticut name change resources

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Connecticut family law forms (official index) (Connecticut judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Connecticut family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms

Connecticut court self-help resources (Connecticut courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Connecticut family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.jud.ct.gov/selfhelp.htm

Connecticut court directory (Connecticut judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/directory/location/Default.htm

Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services (CT Judicial Branch): E-filing is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves. You enroll in E-Services for free, then request electronic access to your case so you can file and view documents online. https://efile.eservices.jud.ct.gov/

Verified official Connecticut name change documents

These official documents are what Connecticut publishes for a name change request.

Petition for Change of Name, Adult (PC-901), form PC-901 (Name Change), official document: https://www.ctprobate.gov/Forms/PC-901.pdf

Official link data for Connecticut was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I restore my former name in the divorce itself?

In many states yes, if you ask for it before the final order is entered. Ask early, because reopening the case later is more work than including it up front.

What do I do after the judge signs it?

Get certified copies of the order and take them to the agencies that hold your records. Each agency has its own process.