Mercer County, WV
How to Change Your Name in Mercer County
File your adult name change petition with the Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia. The filing fee is $200. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia
- Filing fee
- $200
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Court phone
- 304-487-8323
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Mercer 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 Mercer County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia 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 Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia
- 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 Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The court filing fee is $200. 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 Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Mercer County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Mercer County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia clerk before publishing.
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 Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Mercer County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.