Mercer County, KY
How to Change Your Name in Mercer County
File your adult name change petition with the Mercer District Court. The filing fee is $50. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Mercer District Court
- Filing fee
- $50
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File the Petition for Name Change (AOC-295) in the District Court of the county where you currently reside (KRS 401.010). Kentucky requires only current county residence, no minimum length of residency.
- Court address
- Mercer County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
- Court phone
- 859-734-8452
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Mercer County
- 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 Mercer County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Mercer District 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 Mercer District 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 Mercer District Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Mercer County, Kentucky?
The court filing fee is $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 Mercer County?
File with the Mercer District Court. Venue rule: File the Petition for Name Change (AOC-295) in the District Court of the county where you currently reside (KRS 401.010). Kentucky requires only current county residence, no minimum length of residency. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Mercer County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Mercer District Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Mercer County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Mercer District Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Mercer County?
Our directory does not record the certified-copy procedure for the Mercer District Court. Ask the Mercer District Court clerk how many copies are included and how to request extras.