Texas legal name change form online 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Texas legal name change form in our editor.
2. Begin by filling out the 'Original Petition for Change of Name of an Adult'. Enter your current name as it appears on your birth certificate or social security card. Ensure all personal information is accurate.
3. Next, complete the 'Order Granting Change of Name of an Adult'. This document will be signed by the judge. Make sure to leave the signature fields blank for now.
4. Once both forms are filled out, sign the Petition in front of a notary public. Remember, do not sign the Order yet.
5. After notarization, have your fingerprints taken and attach the fingerprint card to your Verified Petition.
6. Make copies of all documents before filing them with the Clerk’s Office in your county. Pay any required filing fees.
7. Finally, attend your court hearing where you will present your case to the judge for approval.

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