Barry County, MO
How to Change Your Name in Barry County
File your adult name change petition with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Barry County Judicial Center, 102 West Street, Suite 2 (Civil Division), Cassville, MO 65625
- Court phone
- (417) 847-3133
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- barrycountycourt.com/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Barry County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($1.5 per copy)
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Barry County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition in person with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($1.5 per copy).
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Barry County, Missouri?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County. Confirm the current amount with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Barry County?
File with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Barry County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Barry County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the 39th Judicial Circuit Court, Barry County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Barry County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Barry County?
Available ($1.50 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.