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01. Start with a blank Name Change Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Name Change Form in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

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Step 1: Access DocHub to set up your Name Change Form.

Start signining into your DocHub account. Explore the pro DocHub functionality free for 30 days.

Step 2: Navigate to the dashboard.

Once signed in, go to the DocHub dashboard. This is where you'll build your forms and handle your document workflow.

Step 3: Create the Name Change Form.

Click on New Document and choose Create Blank Document to be redirected to the form builder.

Step 4: Set up the form layout.

Use the DocHub toolset to insert and configure form fields like text areas, signature boxes, images, and others to your document.

Step 5: Add text and titles.

Include needed text, such as questions or instructions, using the text tool to guide the users in your document.

Step 6: Configure field settings.

Alter the properties of each field, such as making them mandatory or arranging them according to the data you expect to collect. Assign recipients if applicable.

Step 7: Review and save.

After you’ve managed to design the Name Change Form, make a final review of your document. Then, save the form within DocHub, transfer it to your chosen location, or share it via a link or email.

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Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
The exact process will vary from court to court, but common steps include: filing a petition and other required forms; submitting a fingerprint card and supporting documents; paying an application fee or filing an inability-to-pay form; and. attending a virtual or an in-person court hearing (in some counties).
Can I change my name for free? The legal procedure to change your name will require you to pay filing and court fees. Additionally, you will also need to pay for new identification, such as an updated drivers license or healthcare card. However, you dont need to pay to update your name on your Social Security card.
Ask an attorney if you need help with documents outside of Texas. Courts charge filing fees when you file a new petition, which often cost about $300 for a name or gender marker change.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF NAME Application Letter Addressed To the Chief Registrar. Deed of Change of Name duly stamped at the stamp duty office.
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Related Q&A to Name Change Form

The cost for changing your name varies by state. In some states the fee is under $100, but other states may charge up to $500. Keep in mind that you may also have to pay a fee to a newspaper for publication in addition to the court filings. Check your state court website for filing fee details.
Prices may vary from county to county, but the average is between $150 and $300. There are also options available for those unable to afford the fee. If you cannot afford to pay for the name change filing fee, you will need to fill out a Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs.
How long will the entire application for change of name take? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

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