Mississippi name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Mississippi Name Change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your name as the Petitioner in the designated field. Ensure that you provide your full legal name as it appears on your birth certificate.
  3. Next, indicate your current address and confirm that you are an adult resident of the specified Judicial District and County.
  4. In the section regarding your birth details, attach a copy of your Certificate of Live Birth. Fill in the place of birth and names of your natural parents as required.
  5. Provide information about any estrangement from your birth father, including duration and nature of contact, if applicable.
  6. Clearly state the name you wish to adopt, which should be your natural mother’s maiden name, in the appropriate field.
  7. Finally, review all entries for accuracy before submitting. Once completed, save or export the document for filing with the court.

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To get a court order, youll have to petition for a name change at your Mississippi Chancery Court. This map will help you find out which court handles matters for your county. Contact your court directly for specific instructions on how to file your petition for your legal name change in Mississippi.
Among the grounds for change of name which have been held valid are: (a) when the name is ridiculous, dishonorable or extremely difficult to write or pronounce; (b) when the change results as a legal consequence, as in legitimation; (c) when the change will avoid confusion; (d) when one has continuously used and been
Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.

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Filing the Petition with the RTC. Court Docket Fee payment (varies by court; typically in the range of ₱2,000 to ₱5,000, but can be higher).
Fee: $148* *Contact your local Chancery Court for exact filing fee.
Mississippi law gives the chancery court of the county where you live the jurisdiction to hear a name change petition. You need to be an adult over 21 to file the petition. Expect to do the following: Fill out a petition with your personal information.
Record Changes Corrections ItemFee Name Change $148.00 Birth Certificate Correction $148.00

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