Maryland Name Change Resources

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

Official Maryland name change resources

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

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

Maryland courts directory (find your courthouse) (Maryland judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.mdcourts.gov/courtsdirectory

Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) File & Serve (Tyler Technologies): MDEC e-filing works in every Maryland county. If you do not have a lawyer you can choose to e-file or keep filing on paper, whichever is easier for you. https://efilemd.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/

Verified official Maryland name change documents

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

Petition for Change of Name of an Adult (CC-DR-060), form CC-DR-060 (Name Change), official document: https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdr060.pdf

Official link data for Maryland 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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.