Name Change

Social Distancing Protocols

• Mail your notarized application, completed paperwork and the filing fee to the Clerk of Circuit Court, PO Box 550, Leesburg, VA 20178, The Clerk’s office will only accept in-person submissions for those who are having difficulty obtaining notary services. In-person submissions will be done by appointment between the hours of 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.  An appointment can be obtained by email.

How do I change my name?

• File in the Circuit Court of the county in which you live.
• Pay the $41 filing fee
• Application for Name Change Packet (Adult) (PDF)

How do I change the name of my minor child?

• File in the Circuit Court of the county in which the minor lives.
• Petitioners who desire to change the name of their child or ward must obtain consent of both parents to change a child’s name.
• Pay the $41 filing fee
• Application for Name Change Packet (Minor) (PDF)

Submitting my application in person:

Bring your completed paperwork and filing fee to the third floor of the Clerk of the Circuit Court During normal business hours.

Submitting my application by mail:

Send your completed paperwork and filing fee to: