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Legal Name Change in Michigan

Legal Name Change Services in Michigan

Michigan’s trusted source for fast, affordable, and court-compliant name changes. Adults, minors, families — we handle it all.

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Legal Name Change in Michigan: What You Need to Know

Changing your name legally in Michigan is a multi-step process involving court forms, a hearing, and sometimes public notice. Whether you’re updating your name after marriage, divorce, gender transition, or for personal reasons, it’s important to follow the correct legal process — and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We have the best lawyers Michigan can offer for this service.

How to Change Your Name in Michigan

To legally change your name in Michigan, you must:

✔️ Be a resident of the state
✔️ File a petition with the circuit court in your county
✔️ Publish notice of the name change (unless waived)
✔️ Attend a court hearing

This process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court’s schedule and whether publication is required.

Michigan Name Change Requirements

Each name change petition must be properly filled out and submitted to the appropriate court. For adults, the judge may review your criminal background. For minors, both parents must often consent to the name change or be notified. Incorrect or incomplete paperwork is the #1 cause of delays or rejections. That’s why thousands of Michigan residents trust us to get it right the first time.

We Handle All Types of Name Changes

✔️ Adult name changes for personal, cultural, or gender-related reasons
✔️ Minor name changes for children
✔️ Divorce-related name restoration (returning to your maiden name)
✔️ Marriage-based changes or hyphenations
✔️ Non-binary or transgender name changes

We make sure everything is compliant with Michigan law and local court procedures.

Why Michigan Residents Choose Us:

✅ 100% Michigan court-compliant forms and filing help
✅ Adults, minors, marriage & divorce-related changes
✅ No legal jargon — simple, guided service
✅ Flat-rate pricing — no hourly billing or hidden fees
✅ Local, U.S.-based support — no call centers

We handle everything: court forms, instructions, notarization tips, and filing help — start to finish.

Who We Help:

✔️ Adults changing first, last, or full names
✔️ Parents changing a child’s name
✔️ Post-divorce name restoration
✔️ Gender identity affirming name changes

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Let’s make it easy. One quick call can get you started.

📞 (313) 284-7280

Serving all of Michigan: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Kent, Washtenaw & more.