Idaho Name Change Resources

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A name change in Idaho 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 Idaho documents below cover the request. Once the order is signed, you normally take a certified copy to the agencies that hold your records.

Official Idaho name change resources

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Idaho family law forms (official index) (Idaho judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Idaho family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms

Idaho court self-help resources (Idaho courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Idaho family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov

Idaho county courthouse directory (Idaho judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://isc.idaho.gov/about-the-courts/county-courthouse-directory

iCourt File & Serve (Tyler Technologies): E-filing works statewide in all 44 counties. It is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves, including in divorce and custody cases. https://idaho.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/

Verified official Idaho name change documents

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

Affidavit of Service on Petition for Name Change and Notice of Hearing (Minor) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCM_2-2.pdf

Judgment for Name Change (Adult) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCA_8-1.pdf

Judgment for Name Change (Minor) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCM_8-1.pdf

Judgment for Name Change (Multiple Minors) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCM_8-2.pdf

Notice of Hearing On Petition for Name Change (Adult) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCA_1-2.pdf

Unredacted Petition for Name Change (Adult or Emancipated Minor) (Name Change), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_NCA_1-1.pdf

Official link data for Idaho 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.