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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a $50 fee is charged for filing a certified copy of an order for change of name. Many New Jersey residents seek a change of name each year for reasons including marriage and divorce. This bill eliminates the fee for filing a certified copy of a name change order in this State.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the $50 fee that was previously charged for filing a certified copy of a court order that officially changes a person's name, a process often undertaken for reasons such as marriage or divorce.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Don Guardian (R),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1967 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1967_I1.HTM |
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