Overview

A name change in New Mexico is a judicial procedure which allows an individual to assume a name other than the name given at birth or adoption. 

If granted, the court will issue an order so the individual may prove the adoption of the new name in order to change other documents such as driver’s licenses, bank accounts, and identification cards.

In order to get a court order changing your name or a child’s name, you must file a petition in the District Court in the county where you live. After you file your petition to change the name, you will get a court hearing. If you are trying to change the name of your child, you will also have to let the other parent know so that s/he has a chance to come to court if s/he doesn’t agree. If both parents agree, they can both sign documents consenting to the petition to change their child’s name.

Address

400 Lomas Blvd. NW
Room 134, 1st Floor 
Albuquerque, NM  87102

Contact

Phone: 505-841-6702

Email: albdselfhelp@nmcourts.gov

General Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
General questions will be answered and forms may be picked up