Yazoo County, MS
How to Change Your Name in Yazoo County
File your adult name change petition with the Yazoo County Chancery Court. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Yazoo County Chancery Court (11th Chancery District)
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- 211 E. Broadway St., P.O. Box 68, Yazoo City, MS 39194
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- Chancery Court
- Official forms
- www.yazoocounty.net/chancery-clerk/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Yazoo County
- Newspaper publication
- Not 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 Yazoo County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Yazoo County Chancery 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 Yazoo County Chancery Court
- 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 Yazoo County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Yazoo County, Mississippi?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Yazoo County Chancery Court. Confirm the current amount with the Yazoo County Chancery 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 Yazoo County?
File with the Yazoo County Chancery Court. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Yazoo County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Yazoo County Chancery Court clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Yazoo County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Yazoo County Chancery Court clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Yazoo County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.