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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Mississippi: Steps, Cost & Forms

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

Quick answer

In Mississippi, you restore your former or maiden name after divorce through the divorce decree — request it in the divorce and the decree is your legal proof. There is usually no extra court fee. Then update Social Security first, then the DMV, then your passport. No newspaper notice is required.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$0 court fee

Restoring a former name is generally free when requested in the divorce; the chancery court that grants the divorce can restore a maiden or former name in the decree

Court
Mississippi Chancery Court (through the divorce decree)

Chancery Court in the county where you live

Timeline
1–6 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Mississippi divorces are heard in chancery court under Miss. Code Ann. Title 93, Chapter 5; ask the chancellor to restore your former or maiden name as part of the divorce.

  2. 2

    The restored name is written into the divorce decree, so a separate name-change petition is usually unnecessary.

  3. 3

    Get a certified copy of the divorce decree from the chancery clerk.

  4. 4

    Use the certified decree to update Social Security first, then the Mississippi DPS, your US passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Mississippi chancery court information—Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Mississippi:
  • • Confirm the exact procedure and any fee for restoring your name with your chancery clerk, since Mississippi has no standardized statewide divorce name-restoration form.

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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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Mississippi: FAQ

Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Mississippi?
Usually yes. If you asked to restore your former name in your divorce, the decree is your proof at no extra cost. In Mississippi you can also request it after the fact.
What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Mississippi?
You can still restore it. Mississippi lets you file a short request to restore your former name after the divorce is final — see the forms below.
Do I need to publish a notice to restore my name after divorce in Mississippi?
No. Restoring a former name through a divorce decree does not require newspaper publication in Mississippi.
What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Mississippi?
Social Security first (free, Form SS-5), then your Mississippi driver's license, then your passport and financial accounts.

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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.