Mississippi Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor
About this form package
The Mississippi Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor includes essential documents and guidance to legally change a minor's name in Mississippi. This package is crafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring that you have user-friendly and accurate forms specifically designed for minors. It combines valuable state-specific information, procedural steps, and the required legal forms to streamline the name change process, setting it apart from generic alternatives.
Forms you’ll find in this package
When this form package is needed
This form package is useful in various scenarios, including:
- You want to change your child's name for personal or family reasons.
- Your child has received a name change due to adoption.
- There are significant circumstances that warrant a change, such as parental divorce or remarriage.
- Your child's current name presents difficulties socially or emotionally.
Who needs this form package
- Parents or guardians seeking to legally change the name of a minor.
- Individuals who meet Mississippi's residency and legal criteria for a name change for minors.
- Anyone needing guidance through the court petition process for a name change.
How to prepare this document
- Review all included forms thoroughly before beginning.
- Print the forms and fill them out using complete names and the correct information.
- File the completed Petition in the Chancery Court in your county along with the necessary fee.
- Follow instructions from the court clerk for scheduling a hearing if required.
- Collect a certified copy of the signed Order upon court approval.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Some included forms must be notarized to ensure validity. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call anytime.
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If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to include complete names or missing middle names.
- Not checking the spelling of names, which can cause delays.
- Neglecting to file all required copies of forms with the court.
- Overlooking the need for proper consent if required.
- Forgetting to request a file-stamped copy for your records upon filing.
Why complete this package online
- Convenience of downloading and completing forms at your own pace.
- Access to attorney-drafted documents that are compliant with state laws.
- Editable forms that can be filled out electronically before printing.
- Clear instructions to assist you through the name change process.
Legal use & context
- The forms provided are designed to comply with Mississippi law for name changes.
- Completing these forms accurately is crucial for the legal recognition of the name change.
- Consulting with an attorney is advisable if your situation involves complexities that this package may not cover.
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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.