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NJ A1967

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the current $50 fee charged by the State Treasurer for filing a certified copy of a name change order in New Jersey
  • Amends P.L.1987, c.435 (C.22A:4-1a), which governs various filing fees collected by the State Treasurer
  • Applies to name changes sought for any reason, including marriage and divorce
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (District 20, Union) and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (District 7, Burlington)

Legislative Description

Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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