S 2988 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

This bill eliminates a $50 fee for filing certified copies of name change orders in New Jersey. It directly affects residents who need official documents confirming a legal name change, such as those changing names due to marriage, divorce, or other personal reasons. The key provision deletes the existing fee from the state's fee schedule (previously listed in section 11(d) of P.L.1987, c.435), removing the cost for this specific service. The change applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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