Utah Name Change Resources

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

Official Utah name change resources

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Utah family law forms (official index) (Utah judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Utah family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/forms.html

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

Utah court directory (Utah judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/directory.html

Utah MyCase (Utah State Courts): Utah's MyCase portal lets people without lawyers e-file only certain case types, such as protective orders, small claims, and name changes. Divorce and custody papers cannot be e-filed by self-represented people yet. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/services/mycase.html

Verified official Utah name change documents

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

Petition for Name or Sex Designation Change (1704FA), form 1704FA (Name Change), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/namechange/docs/1704FA_Petition_for_Name_or_Sex_Change.pdf

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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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