Washington County, MO
How to Change Your Name in Washington County
File your adult name change petition with the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Washington County Courthouse, 102 North Missouri Street, Potosi, MO 63664
- Court phone
- (573) 438-4171
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- washingtoncountymo.us/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Washington County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- 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 Washington County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County 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 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- 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 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Washington County, Missouri?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County. Confirm the current amount with the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County 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 Washington County?
File with the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Washington County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Washington County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the 24th Judicial Circuit Court, Washington County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Washington County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Washington County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.