Frequently Asked Questions

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Circuit Court Clerk - Name Changes

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  • If you are an adult and regularly reside in a city or county, you may apply to the Circuit Court in the city or county in which you reside. If you are an adult but do not have a regular residence, you may apply to any Circuit Court in Virginia. If you are incarcerated in Virginia, you may apply to the Circuit Court in the city or county in which you are incarcerated.
    Circuit Court Clerk - Name Changes
  • You should begin using the new name immediately. You may want to check with the DMV and the Social Security Administration to see what you need to do about changing your records.
    Circuit Court Clerk - Name Changes