Lafayette County, MS
How to Change Your Name in Lafayette County
File your adult name change petition with the Lafayette County Chancery Court. The filing fee is $143.50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Lafayette County Chancery Court (18th Chancery District)
- Filing fee
- $143.50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- lafayettems.com/chancery-clerk/ ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Lafayette County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- 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 Lafayette County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Lafayette County Chancery 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 Lafayette County Chancery Court
- 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 Lafayette County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The court filing fee is $143.50. 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 Lafayette County?
File with the Lafayette County Chancery Court. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Lafayette County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Lafayette County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Lafayette County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Lafayette County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Lafayette County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.