After the court grants the Application for Change of Name, may the Applicant obtain a new birth certificate?
A name change in Arizona acts to “substitute” the new name for the old. Arizona statutes do not provide for the issuance of a new certificate of birth or the amendment of the original certificate of birth following a court ordered name change based solely on the Name Change statute. For further information,contact the Arizona State Vital Records Office: Arizona State Vital Records Office Office of Vital Records 2727 W. Glendale Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 255-3260 Fax: (602) 249-3040 Procedures: An adult name change in Arizona is initiated by completing an “Application for Change of Name” and filing it at the Superior Court in the county of the Applicant’s residence. The court will then consider the Application and may order notice by publication or service on interested parties. Following any required notice, there will be a brief hearing in court. If the court is satisfied that the statutory requirements are satisfied, an “Order for Change of Name of Adult” will be issued by the court. T