Henry County, OH
How to Change Your Name in Henry County
File your adult name change petition with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division (Judge Amy C. Rosebrook)
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must have been a bona fide resident of Henry County for at least 60 days prior to filing (ORC 2717.03(A)).
- Court address
- 660 N Perry Street, Suite 203, 2nd Floor, Napoleon, OH 43545
- Court phone
- 419-592-7771
- Jurisdiction
- Probate Court
- Official forms
- www.henrycountyohio.gov/261/Probate-Division ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Henry County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Henry County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division 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 by mail or in person with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available.
- 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 Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Henry County, Ohio?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division. Confirm the current amount with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division 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 Henry County?
File with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division. Venue rule: Must have been a bona fide resident of Henry County for at least 60 days prior to filing (ORC 2717.03(A)). Accepted filing methods: by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Henry County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Henry County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Henry County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Court of Common Pleas of Henry County, Ohio, Probate Division clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Henry County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.