{"product_id":"nj-name-change-companion","title":"New Jersey Adult Name-Change Companion — Checklists for a Court-Ordered Change in Law Division, Civil Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttorney-reviewed by Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop is not a law firm; purchase is not representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA plain-English companion to the \u003cstrong\u003efree\u003c\/strong\u003e New Jersey Courts adult name-change packet, for people \u003cstrong\u003e18 or older\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a \u003cstrong\u003ecourt-ordered\u003c\/strong\u003e name change in Superior Court, \u003cstrong\u003eLaw Division, Civil Part\u003c\/strong\u003e. You get a “should I use this path?” guide (vs. marriage\/divorce shortcuts vs. \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Part for minors\u003c\/strong\u003e), a map of the official \u003cstrong\u003eCN 10551\u003c\/strong\u003e forms \u003cstrong\u003eby name and purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e (not a reprint), and a filing checklist with the posted \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e fee, case type \u003cstrong\u003e151\u003c\/strong\u003e, hearing\/notice steps, and post-judgment stops the packet actually names. \u003cstrong\u003eNJ Courts already publishes the packet at no charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit does not reprint those forms. You download the current packet from njcourts.gov and file it yourself. Plum Packet is \u003cstrong\u003enot a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enot a filing service\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is \u003cstrong\u003enot legal advice\u003c\/strong\u003e, it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship, and nobody appears in court for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive PDF files:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow to use the kit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone disclaimer. Read it first.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShould I use this?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhen Law Division Civil Part vs. Family Part (under 18) vs. marriage\/divorce vs. vital-records correction is the right path. Official URLs. Not for using a name change to avoid creditors or prosecution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacket walkthrough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain-English map of \u003cstrong\u003eVerified Complaint\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCertification of Confidential Information for Name Change\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOrder Fixing Date of Hearing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Judgment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Judgment Addendum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eProof of Mailing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCIS\u003c\/strong\u003e (case type \u003cstrong\u003e151\u003c\/strong\u003e). Not a reprint. You still download CN 10551 from njcourts.gov.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiling checklist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounty Civil Division directory (no invented addresses), JEDS vs. mail vs. in person, \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e fee as posted, 20-day Criminal Justice notice, hearing, certified copies, Treasury \/ Vital Statistics \/ MVC steps from the official packet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: \u003cstrong\u003ePDF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the NJ Courts name-change forms (those are free on njcourts.gov); filing or appearing for you; certified copies; Family Part \/ under-18 name change; marriage or divorce name-change paperwork; a private background check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn adult \u003cstrong\u003e18+\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a \u003cstrong\u003ecourt-ordered\u003c\/strong\u003e name change in New Jersey \u003cstrong\u003eLaw Division, Civil Part\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who will \u003cstrong\u003edownload the current official packet (CN 10551)\u003c\/strong\u003e, pay the court (or apply for a fee waiver), send the required notices, and appear at their own hearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone \u003cstrong\u003eunder 18\u003c\/strong\u003e, or an adult changing a \u003cstrong\u003echild’s\u003c\/strong\u003e name (or changing names together with a child). That is \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Part\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use NJ Courts packet \u003cstrong\u003eCN 10552\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ the minors self-help page — \u003cstrong\u003enot this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eName change \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e because of a \u003cstrong\u003erecent marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a prior name already covered by a \u003cstrong\u003edivorce judgment\u003c\/strong\u003e, when NJ Courts says you do not need this packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to evade creditors, criminal prosecution, or another fraudulent purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a lawyer to evaluate the request or appear in court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants Plum Packet to file, mail notices, or show up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any of those describe you, do not buy this kit. Use njcourts.gov or hire counsel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$5.00\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD). One-time download. No subscription. \u003cstrong\u003eNo court fees are bundled\u003c\/strong\u003e — you pay the Judiciary separately (as of the kit’s research date, the adult name-change \u003cstrong\u003efiling fee is $250\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless a fee waiver is granted). Confirm the current amount on njcourts.gov the day you file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this legal advice? Am I hiring Bonnie Henderson?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The kit is general information and checklists. Buying it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship with Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq., with any law firm, or with Plum Packet. Plum Packet is an online shop, \u003cstrong\u003enot a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Purchase does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include representation, a consultation, review of \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e papers, or anyone appearing in court. If you need advice, hire counsel separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you file my name-change case for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Plum Packet is \u003cstrong\u003enot a filing service\u003c\/strong\u003e. You download the current packet from NJ Courts and file through JEDS, by mail, or in person. The kit tells you which official URLs to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the official court form?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. \u003cstrong\u003eNJ Courts already publishes the forms for free.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a companion and checklist. Do not file this kit. File the Judiciary’s current adult packet (\u003cstrong\u003eCN 10551\u003c\/strong\u003e as of the research date).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I pay $5 if the forms are free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou shouldn’t if you only want the PDF. The $5 is for plain-English sorting (Civil Part vs. Family Part vs. marriage\/divorce), a filing checklist with verified fees and official URLs, and a form-name map that does not reprint the court papers. If that is not worth $5, use njcourts.gov and skip the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the filing fee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs of August 27, 2026, NJ Courts posted \u003cstrong\u003e$250.00\u003c\/strong\u003e for this adult name-change filing, payable to \u003cstrong\u003eTreasurer, State of New Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e (credit card in JEDS). Source: \u003cstrong\u003eCN 10551\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/name-change\/name-change-adults\"\u003eName Change for Adults\u003c\/a\u003e. Fee waivers: https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/fee-waiver. \u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the day you file.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for my child’s name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Under 18 is \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Part\u003c\/strong\u003e. Official packet \u003cstrong\u003eCN 10552\u003c\/strong\u003e: https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/name-change\/name-change-minor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to publish in a newspaper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe current adult packet (CN 10551, rev. 02\/08\/2021) does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e instruct newspaper publication. A 2020 rule change eliminated that requirement. Confirm the current packet when you file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit attorney-reviewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAttorney-reviewed by Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq. Shop is not a law firm; purchase is not representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is general information. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot legal advice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Buying it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship with Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq., with any law firm, or with Plum Packet. \u003cstrong\u003ePlum Packet is not a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not appear in court. New Jersey fees, forms, and rules change — confirm on njcourts.gov before you file. You download the official court forms and file your own papers. Full text is in the Disclaimer PDF in the download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial forms and instructions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/name-change\/name-change-adults\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/name-change\/name-change-adults\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plum Packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48451651403997,"sku":"plum-packet-nj-name-change","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/plumpacket.com\/products\/nj-name-change-companion","provider":"Plum Packet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}