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🏛️ Legal Name Change – North Pole, Alaska (Alaska Superior Court)
✅ Which Court Handles Name Changes?
All adult name changes in Alaska are handled by the Alaska Superior Court.
Since you live in North Pole, AK, you’ll file your petition at the Fairbanks Superior Court:
Rabinowitz Courthouse
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
📝 Forms to Prepare
You’ll need to download, fill out, and submit the following:
- CIV-700 – Petition for Change of Name
- VS-405 – Application or Report of Change of Name (for Bureau of Vital Statistics)
- CIV-699 – Instructions
- (Optional) CIV-708 – Request to Waive Public Notice (for safety or privacy)
- (Optional) TF-920 – Request for Filing Fee Waiver
Forms available at:
https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/
💻 How to File
You can submit your paperwork:
- In person at the Fairbanks Courthouse
- Or online via TrueFiling (https://truefiling.com)
Make sure to write “Fairbanks, AK” on the “AT” line in your petition.
💵 Fees
- Filing Fee: ~$150 (subject to change)
- Submit TF-920 if you need a fee waiver due to financial hardship.
📢 Public Notice
- Alaska law typically requires 4 weeks of public notice.
- This could be posting at the courthouse, online legal notice site, or newspaper.
- If you fear for your safety or privacy, file CIV-708 to request a waiver of public posting.
⚖️ Court Hearing
- The court will schedule a brief hearing (usually a few weeks after filing).
- Be prepared to answer a few questions about why you want your name changed.
- If approved, you will receive a Certificate of Name Change.
📄 After Approval
- Use the certificate to update your:
- Social Security (SSA)
- Alaska DMV
- Bank accounts, tax records, legal documents, etc.
- You may request an amended birth certificate with the final order.
🔁 Summary Table
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Filing Location | Rabinowitz Courthouse, Fairbanks, AK |
| Required Forms | CIV-700, VS-405, CIV-699 |
| Optional Forms | CIV-708 (waiver), TF-920 (fee waiver) |
| Filing Method | In-person or via TrueFiling |
| Notice Period | 4 weeks (unless waived) |
| Hearing Required? | Yes |
| Final Document | Certificate of Name Change (CIV-705) |
🔗 Helpful Links
- Alaska Court System: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcname.htm
- Forms Library: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/
- TrueFiling Portal: https://truefiling.com