Steps for Name Change for Minors in Texas

In certain circumstances, it may be necessary or desirable to change a child's name. Texas law defines the steps that parents must take to change their child's name in that state.

Complete Paperwork

Parents wishing to change their child's name in Texas must fill out an Original Petition for a Change of Name, sign a verification form and have it notarized, have the child sign a consent form if he is at least 10 years old and make two copies of each form, according to the Collin County, Texas Law Library.

File Paperwork

The next step is to file this paperwork with the District Court Clerk and pay the filing fee.

Schedule Hearing

After the paperwork is filed, a parent in Texas wishing to change her child's name should call the assigned court and schedule a hearing.

Prepare Court Order

After scheduling a hearing, prepare an Order Granting Name Change and make two copies.

Hearing

At the hearing for a name change for a minor in Texas, parents will state the facts in their petition and then give the petition to the judge to sign.

References

• Collin County Texas Law Library: Procedures for the Name Change of a Minor. Both Parents Petitioning

Resources

• Collin County Texas Law Library: Procedures for the Name Change of a Minor. One Parent