West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
How to Change Your Name in West Baton Rouge Parish
File your adult name change petition with the 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge. The filing fee is $350. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Petition filed in the district court of the parish of residence, the parish of birth, or Orleans Parish (venue for the Vital Records Registry) — La. R.S. 13:4751.
- Court address
- 850 8th Street, Port Allen, LA 70767 (mailing: P.O. Box 107, Port Allen, LA 70767)
- Court phone
- (225) 383-0378
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.wbrclerk.org ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge 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 online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- 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 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The court filing fee is $350. 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
File with the 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge. Venue rule: Petition filed in the district court of the parish of residence, the parish of birth, or Orleans Parish (venue for the Vital Records Registry) — La. R.S. 13:4751. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in West Baton Rouge Parish?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of West Baton Rouge clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in West Baton Rouge Parish?
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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.