City of Lexington, VA
How to Change Your Name in City of Lexington
File your adult name change petition with the Rockbridge County Circuit Court. The filing fee is $40. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Rockbridge County Circuit Court
- Filing fee
- $40
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Lexington is an independent city with no separate circuit court; residents file in Rockbridge County Circuit Court (25th Judicial Circuit). Clerk Michelle M. Trout is the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Lexington (official lexingtonva.gov elected-officials page, term to 2031-12-31).
- Court address
- Rockbridge County Courthouse, 20 South Randolph Street, Suite 101, Lexington, VA 24450-2552
- Court phone
- (540) 463-2232
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/rockbridge/home ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in City of Lexington
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
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 City of Lexington
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Rockbridge County Circuit Court 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 Rockbridge County Circuit Court
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — ask the clerk how to request them.
- 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 Rockbridge County Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in City of Lexington, Virginia?
The court filing fee is $40. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in City of Lexington?
File with the Rockbridge County Circuit Court. Venue rule: Lexington is an independent city with no separate circuit court; residents file in Rockbridge County Circuit Court (25th Judicial Circuit). Clerk Michelle M. Trout is the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Lexington (official lexingtonva.gov elected-officials page, term to 2031-12-31). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in City of Lexington?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Rockbridge County Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in City of Lexington?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Rockbridge County Circuit Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in City of Lexington?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Rockbridge County Circuit Court. Ask the Rockbridge County Circuit Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.