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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Mississippi: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Mississippi Chancery Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Mississippi is filed in the Mississippi Chancery Court, costs about $140–$160 (typical $150, varies by county), and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 3–8 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$140–$160 (typical $150, varies by county)

Same chancery court filing fee as any adult petition; confirm the exact amount with your county chancery clerk

Court
Mississippi Chancery Court

Chancery Court in the county where you live

Timeline
3–8 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    File the standard sworn Petition for Change of Name under Miss. Code Ann. § 93-17-1 in chancery court — Mississippi has no separate gender-identity name-change process.

  2. 2

    Show that the change is consistent with the public interest and not intended to defraud creditors.

  3. 3

    Present the case to the chancellor and obtain the signed decree.

  4. 4

    Use certified copies of the decree to update Social Security, the Mississippi DPS, and your US passport.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Mississippi chancery court information (file with the chancery clerk)—Open ↗
Application for a Social Security CardSS-5Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — Mississippi law provides no publication waiver or confidentiality track specific to gender-identity name changes; because there is no statewide publication mandate, there is nothing to waive, but there is also no statutory sealing mechanism.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Mississippi:
  • • Mississippi offers no statutory confidentiality or sealing specific to gender-identity name changes, and the current legal environment for transgender and minor name changes is restrictive — confirm current requirements with your chancery clerk or an attorney.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Mississippi license, then your passport and accounts.

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Mississippi: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Mississippi?
About $140–$160 (typical $150, varies by county), filed in the Mississippi Chancery Court. Same chancery court filing fee as any adult petition; confirm the exact amount with your county chancery clerk.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Mississippi?
No. Mississippi does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.
Is a gender-identity name change private in Mississippi?
Mississippi law provides no publication waiver or confidentiality track specific to gender-identity name changes; because there is no statewide publication mandate, there is nothing to waive, but there is also no statutory sealing mechanism.
How long does it take in Mississippi?
Typically 3–8 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).
What do I do after the judge signs my order in Mississippi?
Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

Sources

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.

We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.