An adult1 born in Louisiana may seek a judgment correcting the name on their birth certificate in a number of venues.2 For adults who are current residents of Louisiana, judgment may be sought in the parish of residence, the parish of birth, or the parish that serves as venue for Vital Records. For non-resident adults, judgment may be sought in the parish of birth or the parish that serves as venue for Vital Records. For currently incarcerated Louisiana residents, judgment may be sought in the parish of sentencing only. All Petitions for name correction are filed against the District Attorney in which the proceedings occur.3 Jurisdiction over name-correction Petitions lies in courts with general jurisdiction over civil matters and need not proceed through any specialized court.