Mississippi Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor
What this form package covers
The Mississippi Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor provides all the necessary legal documentation and guidance required to rename a minor in Mississippi. This comprehensive package stands out as it is specifically tailored for minors, ensuring compliance with Mississippi law. It includes detailed instructions, a list of essential forms, and access to state-specific law summaries, making it user-friendly for those unfamiliar with legal processes.
Forms you’ll find in this package
Situations where these forms applies
This form package is ideal in various situations including:
- When a minor wishes to change their name for reasons such as adoption, parental preference, or personal preference.
- If you are a parent or legal guardian seeking to initiate a name change on behalf of a minor.
- When the current name is deemed unsuitable or potentially harmful to the minorâs wellbeing.
- To ensure that the legal name change is recognized across all necessary institutions and records.
Who this form package is for
- Parents or legal guardians of a minor under 18 years of age.
- Individuals who have a legitimate reason for changing the minor's name.
- Residents of Mississippi who are filing the petition in their local Chancery Court.
Completing these forms step by step
- Review the included forms and instructions to understand the requirements for a name change.
- Complete the Petition to Change Name using complete names and proper spelling.
- File the Petition in the Chancery Court of your county and pay the associated fee.
- Follow court clerk instructions regarding the scheduling of a potential hearing.
- Obtain a certified copy of the courtâs Order of Name Change after approval.
Do documents in this package require notarization?
Notarization is required for one or more forms in this package. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call.
Common mistakes
- Incomplete or incorrectly filled out forms, which can lead to delays.
- Failing to notarize documents when required.
- Not checking for misspellings in names, which can result in additional court costs and time.
- Missing court filing fees or proper identification during submission.
Benefits of completing this package online
- Convenient access to all the necessary forms and instructions from your home.
- Editable forms that allow you to complete and customize them according to your needs.
- Reliability in up-to-date legal information provided in the context of Mississippi law.
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FAQ
In order for a parent to get a legal name change for a child in the state of California, the parents need to file a Petition for Name Change with the Superior Court of the county in which the child lives.Most courthouses will also require a Civil Case Cover Sheet used to identify your Petition.
16 and 17-year-olds should change their own name using an adult deed poll. Generally speaking, 16 and 17-year-olds can change their name without the consent of their parents / guardians, but there are certain situations where they'll still need the consent of everyone with parental responsibility for them.
Mississippi statutes do not provide a minimum age for emancipation, and courts will decide emancipation cases in the best interest of the minor. For the most part, until they turn 21 (or they are emancipated) minors will be treated as such in criminal cases, including age and status offenses.
If one parent is out of the picture, you don't need consent to change your child's last name. You do need to serve him or her with a conformed copy of the Order to Show Cause form. The other parent still does not have to consent or agree, just get served. Once served, a Proof of Service form must be filed.
California law requires certain things before you can file for a name change (for a minor) and/or during the name change process in California. These requirements include:The minor currently lives in the County where the name change action will be filed. The child must be a minor, 17 years of age or younger.
A child age 14 or older must consent to their own name change. If any of the children are 14 or older, each child must complete a consent. This is the form the judge signs to grant the child's name change.Make sure to indicate whether or not a new birth certificate should be issued for the child with the new name.
In Mississippi majority is reached at 21, but emancipation can be granted by court decree at any age.
How much does it cost? It costs $24 for a new license in Mississippi.
