Instructions - http://howtochangeyourname.com/arkansas.htm
The Arkansas name change for an adult as descibed in the State Code 9-2-101 and State Code 9-2-102 is done by filing a petition to the county's civil court where you are a resident. It is easier, if you were just married, to have your certified marriage license with the raised seal or if you were recently divorced to have your divorce decree. Typically, you will not have a court hearing in Arkansas but it depends on the circumstances of the name change.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a resident for at least 6 months
If just married, must have your original marriage certificate.
If just divorced, must have your divorce decree.
Step 1 - Fill-Out the Arkansas Name Change Petition. The Petition must be notarized.
Step 2 - Make 3 copies.
Step 3 - File the Petition to the County Court Clerk's office in the County where your live (See County List Below). You will need to file the name change petition with a cover letter that will be provided to you by the County Court Clerk. Pay the filing fee of $140 and you will be given a case number.
Step 4 - Upon showing up for your court hearing, you will need to fill out an Arkansas Order for Name Change.If approved, the Judge will authorize your order for name change.
Step 5 - The last step to change your name in the State of Arkansas is to announce to every institution, public or private, your new name. This includes but not limited to: Dept of Motor Vehicles, Passport Agency, Social Secuirity Office, IRS, Bank(s), etc.
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