Mississippi Order Granting Name Change
About this form
The Order Granting Name Change is a legal document issued by a court in Mississippi that officially changes a person's name through a name change civil action. This specific form is essential for individuals seeking to adopt a new name, typically after a significant personal event, and ensures the change is recognized legally, differing from informal name changes that may not have legal standing.
Key components of this form
- Identification of the court and parties involved in the name change action.
- Details of the petitioner, including their current and desired names.
- Jurisdictional declarations regarding the court's authority.
- Results of any objections from state registrars on the name change.
- The court's findings on the reasons for the name change.
- A directive to the State Registrar of Vital Records for updating records.
When this form is needed
This form should be used when an individual wants to legally change their name and has met the necessary requirements to file a name change petition in Mississippi. Common situations may include personal preferences, marriage, divorce, or the desire to adopt a family name.
Who this form is for
- Adults seeking to change their name legally in Mississippi.
- Individuals who have been estranged from their birth parent and want to revert to their mother's maiden name.
- Petitioners who have filed an amended petition for a name change.
- Anyone who meets the judicial requirements set by Mississippi law for name changes.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the petitioner and enter their current name at the top of the form.
- Provide the desired new name for the petitioner in the appropriate section.
- Include jurisdictional details about the court and confirm subject matter jurisdiction.
- Document any relevant details regarding the petitioner's birth, including their parents' names.
- State any objections or lack thereof from the State Registrar of Vital Records.
- Complete the signature section with the Chancellor's name and the date of the order.
Does this document require notarization?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to provide accurate personal information, such as the current name or desired name.
- Overlooking the requirement to provide justifications for the name change.
- Not adhering to the submission guidelines outlined by the Mississippi court system.
- Neglecting to attach necessary supporting documents, like the Certificate of Live Birth.
Why complete this form online
- Convenience of immediate access to the form from anywhere.
- Time-saving through the ability to download and print when ready.
- Drafted by licensed attorneys to ensure legal compliance.
- Customizable to fit your specific name change needs before submission.
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Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.
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The Court will schedule a hearing for your Name Change. That hearing will be about 6-8 weeks after you file the Petition. Almost always, you get your judge-signed Court Order on the hearing date. Some courts take longer than that because of cutbacks and scheduling problems.
When you have your Name Change Court Order signed by the judge, you can get A Certified Copy of it that day from the same court. You need the Certified Copy to get your most important records changed. It will take you from 6 weeks to 6 months (usually 8 weeks or so) to get your Court Order.
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A: The main reasons why a judge would not agree to change your name are: If the judge finds that you are changing your name to commit fraud, or. If the judge finds that you are changing your name to hide from the law or the police or for some other illegal reason.
