Mississippi Petition to Change Name on Birth Certificate
What this document covers
The Petition to Change Name on Birth Certificate is a legal document used to request a formal change of a person's name as it appears on their birth certificate. This petition is filed in the court and allows for the correction of any discrepancies or personal choices regarding one's name. It is important to understand that this form specifically addresses changes to the birth certificate and differs from other name change petitions which may apply to different legal documents or contexts.
Key components of this form
- Petitioner's personal information, including current name and address.
- Details about the birth, including the name as it currently appears on the birth certificate.
- Explanation of the reason for the name change, including any errors in the current naming.
- Request for the court to change the name on the birth certificate.
- Notarization section for verifying the identity of the petitioner.
- Summons for notifying relevant parties, such as the State Board of Health.
Situations where this form applies
You should use the Petition to Change Name on Birth Certificate when you need to request a legal change to the name listed on your birth certificate. This may be necessary if you have been consistently using a different name, if your name was recorded incorrectly at birth, or for other personal reasons related to identity. This form ensures that your official records are accurate and reflect your desired name.
Who this form is for
- Individuals who want to correct their name on their birth certificate due to an error.
- Adults residing in Rankin County, Mississippi, who wish to update their birth certificate with a name they have commonly used.
- Petitioners who need to update their father's name as recorded on their birth certificate.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the petitioner by entering your current name and address at the top of the form.
- Fill in your date of birth and the names of your parents as required.
- Provide an explanation of why you are requesting the name change.
- Attach a copy of your current birth certificate as an exhibit.
- Sign the petition in front of a notary public to validate your request.
- Submit the completed form to the appropriate court along with any necessary fees.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide accurate personal information, which may delay processing.
- Not attaching necessary documentation, such as the current birth certificate.
- Omitting the responses regarding parental information, which are crucial for corrections.
- Not signing the form in the presence of a notary public.
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Step 1 Fill-in Petition for Change of Name. Step 2 Notarize Petition for Change of Name. Step 3 Fill-in Civil Cover Sheet. Step 4 Gather Documents. Step 5 File Petition for Change of Name at Local Chancery Court. Step 6 Pay Filing Fee. Step 7 Attend Hearing (if required)
Step 1 Fill-in Petition for Change of Name. Step 2 Notarize Petition for Change of Name. Step 3 Fill-in Civil Cover Sheet. Step 4 Gather Documents. Step 5 File Petition for Change of Name at Local Chancery Court. Step 6 Pay Filing Fee. Step 7 Attend Hearing (if required)
Changes or Corrections: Call our Vital Records office at 601-206-8200 or send e-mail to VRInfo@HealthyMS.com.
Contact your court directly for specific instructions on how to file your petition for your legal name change in Mississippi. Name change cost in Mississippi can vary too. We've seen fees run everywhere from $93 to $153.
If the mother was not married at the time between conception and birth, the father can be removed from the birth certificate by the Rescission of Acknowledgement of Paternity. This form is used to rescind (cancel) the legal claim of paternity created by a previously completed Acknowledgement of Paternity.
Contact your court directly for specific instructions on how to file your petition for your legal name change in Mississippi. Name change cost in Mississippi can vary too. We've seen fees run everywhere from $93 to $153.
You can order birth certificates, death certificates and marriage records on-line, by mail, phone or in person by visiting our Vital Records office. Birth certificates cost $17, with a $6 fee for additional copies of the same record.
Deed poll is a legal way of getting evidence of a name change but it does not change the name on a birth certificate. If your child's name is changed by deed poll you will need to show this document as well as their birth certificate to prove their identity.