Changing Your Name in Mississippi
How adults change their legal name in Mississippi: the court petition, publication, fees, and restoring a name after divorce.
Short answer: A person petitions the chancery court (or the chancellor in vacation) of the county where the petitioner lives to change his or her name. Miss. Code Ann. § 93-17-1
| Legal name change | A person petitions the chancery court (or the chancellor in vacation) of the county where the petitioner lives to change his or her name. Mirror (FindLaw, current as of January 1, 2025). Mississippi's official code is published by LexisNexis and was not directly accessible. Publication requirements and fees were not found in this section. Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 93-17-1 |
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FAQ
How do you legally change your name in Mississippi?
A person petitions the chancery court (or the chancellor in vacation) of the county where the petitioner lives to change his or her name.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.