Vermont Name Change Resources: Know Each Step
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A name change in Vermont can come up inside a divorce, where a spouse asks to restore a former name, or as its own filing. Either way the court has to approve it in writing before the new name is official.
The official Vermont documents below cover the request. Once the order is signed, you normally take a certified copy to the agencies that hold your records.
Official Vermont name change resources
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Vermont family law forms (official index) (Vermont judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Vermont family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/court-forms
Vermont court self-help resources (Vermont courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Vermont family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/self-help
VT court locations (Vermont judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations
Vermont eFile and Serve (Odyssey) (Tyler Technologies): Vermont's statewide e-filing covers the Family Division and is open to people without lawyers, though it is optional for them. The judiciary website moved to vtcourts.gov, so use the link above. https://efilevt.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing
Verified official Vermont name change documents
These official documents are what Vermont publishes for a name change request.
600 00846 Notice of Name Change or Change of Address (600-00846), form 600-00846 (Name Change), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/600-00846%20-%20Notice%20of%20Name%20Change%20or%20Change%20of%20Address_0.pdf
700 00123A – Name Change of Minor Child Information (Name Change), official document: https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/700-00123A%20%E2%80%93%20Name%20Change%20of%20Minor%20Child%20Information%20-%20public%20web%20only.pdf
Official link data for Vermont was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Can I restore my former name in the divorce itself?
In many states yes, if you ask for it before the final order is entered. Ask early, because reopening the case later is more work than including it up front.
What do I do after the judge signs it?
Get certified copies of the order and take them to the agencies that hold your records. Each agency has its own process.
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