Name Change Guide for all types of name changes in Washington state (including transgender and gender related name changes)

This guide explains how to change your name by court order in Washington. Read this if you need a name change for any reason: safety, religion, sex, gender identity, transgender status, immigration status, marital status, or other. There are two kinds of name changes in Washington: sealed and not sealed. This guide explains both. It has instructions for a non-sealed name change in District Court. It also has instructions and forms for a sealed name change in Superior Court. There are specific rules for who can get a sealed name change. In most situations for either kind of name change, it is a simple process you can do by yourself, without a lawyer. #3400EN