Lehigh County: Name Change - Self Help Center of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

This informational section is for reference and research purposes. This section explains the basic forms and steps needed to legally change your name and/or the name(s) of your minor child(ren). A person must petition the court for a name change, and the court can then decide whether or not to grant it.

Last Review and Update: Jan 07, 2026
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