COVID-19 update: Based upon the mandates imposed by our local, state and federal health officials to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 VIRUS, the Kitsap County District Court will not be hearing name changes until July 6, 2020 (date subject to change).
NAME CHANGE An applicant for a change of name, pursuant to RCW 4.24.130 shall meet the following requirements: 1. Petition for Name Change may be filed in the following location: | Kitsap County District Court | Hearings are held Monday thru Friday | | 614 Division Street, Room 106 | Check in no later than 8:30 a.m. | | Port Orchard, Washington 98366 | for a 9:00 a.m. hearing |
2. Petitioners must be residents of Kitsap County. 3. Separate Applications – each applicant requesting a change of name must present a separate Petition for Name Change and pay a separate filing fee and recording fee. 4. A filing fee of $83.00 must be paid at the time of filing the petition, cash, check or credit card. 5. Active DOC or Required to Register as a Sex Offender: Must comply with notification requirements of RCW 4.24.130(2) for those under the jurisdiction of Washington State Department of Corrections and/or RCW 9A.44.130(8) for those required to register as a sex offender. Name changes must be recorded with the County Auditor’s office (360-337-4935) and all applicable fees must be paid by the petitioner. Name changes are not in effect until paid and recorded. | 
