Lapeer County, MI
How to Change Your Name in Lapeer County
File your adult name change petition with the 40th Circuit Court. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 40th Circuit Court - Family Division
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File with the Family Court (Family Division of the 40th Circuit Court); the official 40th Circuit Court page lists 'Name Changes' under Family Court - Domestic Division. Petitioner must have resided in Lapeer County for at least one year (MCL 711.1, state baseline).
- Court address
- 255 Clay Street, Suite 227 (2nd floor, Lapeer County Complex Building), Lapeer, MI 48446 (Circuit Court Clerk's office)
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court (Family Division)
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Lapeer County
- Newspaper publication
- 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 Lapeer County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 40th 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 40th Circuit Court
- 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 40th Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Lapeer County, Michigan?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 40th Circuit Court. Confirm the current amount with the 40th Circuit Court 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 Lapeer County?
File with the 40th Circuit Court. Venue rule: File with the Family Court (Family Division of the 40th Circuit Court); the official 40th Circuit Court page lists 'Name Changes' under Family Court - Domestic Division. Petitioner must have resided in Lapeer County for at least one year (MCL 711.1, state baseline). Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Lapeer County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Lapeer County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the 40th Circuit Court clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Lapeer County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the 40th Circuit Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Lapeer County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.