Name Change for Adults and Minors 14 or Older in Wisconsin

Adults and minors 14 years or older living in Wisconsin may follow this process to seek a court order for name change. Getting a court order for a name change means that Wisconsin officially recognizes your name change and that, depending on your state of birth, you may be able to use the order to change your name on various identification documents. 

Caution: You may not change your name to avoid creditors, to conceal a criminal record, or if you are subject to “sex offender” reporting requirements. Additional requirements apply if you hold a professional license.