Mississippi Order of Name Change
What this document covers
The Order of Name Change is a legal document that serves as the final determination of your request to change your name. This form is signed by a judge and filed in court, officially making your name change effective. Unlike other name change documents, the Order serves as a formal acknowledgment of the court's approval of your name change, ensuring your new name is recognized legally.
What’s included in this form
- Petitioner's name and address
- Request for name change and grounds for the request
- Verification of petitioner's residency and eligibility
- Judge's signature confirming the name change
- Reference to jurisdiction under Mississippi law
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when an individual has completed the necessary steps for a name change and requires an official court order to finalize it. It is appropriate for any adult resident of Mississippi looking to change their name for reasons such as marriage, divorce, cultural reasons, or personal preference.
Who needs this form
- Adults legally residing in Mississippi
- Individuals looking to formalize a name change due to personal reasons
- Petitioners who meet the residency requirements specified in the form
Steps to complete this form
- Identify yourself by filling in your current name and contact information.
- Specify the name you wish to adopt in the designated field.
- Provide the grounds for your name change, stating clearly your reasons.
- Ensure all residency information is accurate and complete.
- Sign the form and prepare it for submission to the court for the judge's review.
Notarization requirements for this form
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.
Common mistakes
- Failing to provide accurate residency details.
- Omitting necessary signatures from the form.
- Not including valid grounds for the name change.
- Submitting the form without reviewing for errors.
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FAQ
You'll need to print and fill out Form SS-5, which is the official application for a Social Security card. Then, mail or hand-deliver the form to a nearby SSA office. You'll need to include: Your legal name change document (your marriage certificate or court order)
Petition to change your name by filling out a name change form, an order to show cause for legally changing your name, and a decree to legally change your name. Take these forms to the court clerk and file them along with your state's required filing fees.
Mississippi, like most states, permits marrying couples to change their name when applying for a marriage license. Simply fill out the application form with the new name, noting a former name, and submit it along with all other required information to the clerk of the county circuit court's office.
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
You probably expect to need to update your Social Security information and your credit cards, but there are plenty of other people who need to know about your new name as well. "A name change can have an impact on your taxes. All the names on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records.
