Steps for Changing the Name of adult in Texas

Steps for Changing the Name of an Adult
in Texas
Pasos para cambiar el nombre de un
adulto en Texas
(Note: Changing the name of a child is a different
process.)
(Nota: Para cambiar el nombre de un menor hay que
seguir otro procedimiento.)
Paso 1. Lea la ley.
Step 1. Read the Law.
Read the Texas name change law in sections 45.101 to
45.106 in the Texas Family Code. You can find the law
in a law library or online at
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.4
5.htm#45.106
Lea la ley de cambio de nombre en Texas consultando las
secciones 45.101 a 45.106 del Código de Familia de
Texas (Texas Family Code). Puede encontrar el Código
de Familia en una biblioteca legal o en línea visitando
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.45.
htm#45.106
Step 2. Get these two forms.
Paso 2. Obtenga estos dos formularios.
1.
1.
2.
Original Petition for Change of Name of an Adult.
This is the form you complete to ask the court for
a name change. It must be signed in front of a
notary.
Order Granting Change of Name of an Adult. This
is the form the judge signs to approve the name
change.
Petición original para cambiar el nombre de un
adulto (Original Petition for Change of Name of an
Adult). Tiene que llenar este formulario para solicitar
a la corte que le cambie su nombre. Tiene que
firmarlo en presencia de un notario público.
2. Orden para otorgar el cambio de nombre de un
adulto (Order Granting Change of Name of an
Adult).
Éste es el formulario que el juez firmará para aprobar el
cambio de nombre.
Step 3. Fill out both forms EXCEPT FOR THE
SIGNATURES.
Paso 3. Llene ambos formularios, PERO NO LOS
FIRME.
a. After you fill out the Petition (except for the
signature), go to step 4. b.Fill out the Order so that it
will be ready for the judge’s signature.
a.Después de llenar la Petición (sin firmarla), vaya al
paso 4.
b. Llene la Orden para que esté lista cuando el juez la
vaya a firmar.
c. Al llenar tanto la Petición como la Orden use su
nombre actual tal como aparece en este momento en su
acta de nacimiento o tarjeta del Seguro Social.
c. When filling out both the Petition and the Order, use
your current name is as it appears now on your birth
certificate or your social security card.
Step 4. Sign the Petition in front of a notary. DO
NOT SIGN THE ORDER.
Paso 4. Firme la petición en presencia de un notario
público. NO FIRME LA ORDEN.
Once you have signed the Petition in front of a Notary
Public, it becomes a “Verified Petition.” A Verified
Petition is the same as a “notarized Petition.” Notaries
usually charge a few dollars to notarize a Petition.
Una vez que haya firmado la Petición en presencia de un
notario público, se convertirá en una “Petición
verificada”. Una Petición verificada es los mismo que
una “Petición notarizada”. Los notarios en general
cobran unos pocos dólares para notarizar una Petición.
[In Travis County, a notary is stationed on the first floor
of the courthouse and the charge is three dollars.]
[En el condado de Travis puede encontrar a un notario en
el primer piso del edificio de la corte, y le cobrará tres
dólares.]
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Step 5. Have your fingerprints taken and staple
the finger print card to your Verified Petition.
Check with local law enforcement to learn where you
can have your fingerprints taken so you may file the
fingerprint card with the court. Have your fingerprints
taken and staple the finger print card to your Verified
Petition.
[In Travis County, you can have your fingerprints taken
at Passport Express at 1107 Rio Grande, Austin, Texas
78701. There is a charge for the fingerprint service.
http://abcpassport.com]
Paso 5. Tómese las impresiones digitales y abroche la
tarjeta con sus impresiones digitales a su Petición
verificada.
Consulte con su agencia local de cumplimiento de la ley
para saber dónde tomarse las impresiones digitales para
poder presentar su tarjeta de impresiones digitales ante la
corte. Tómese las impresiones digitales y abroche la
tarjeta con sus impresiones digitales a su Petición
verificada.
[En el condado de Travis puede tomarse las impresiones
digitales en 1107 Rio Grande, Austin, Texas 78701. Le
cobrarán. http://abcpassport.com]
Step 6. Make copies of your paperwork.
Paso 6. Saque fotocopias de sus documentos.
It is always a good idea to make a copy of anything you
file in case the originals are misplaced or lost by the
Court. You will want to make a copy of the Petition,
including the attached fingerprint card, and bring the
copy with you as you follow the next steps.
Siempre conviene tener copias de todos los documentos
que presente ante la corte en caso que los originales se
traspapelen o se pierdan en la corte. Le conviene hacer
una copia de la Petición, junto con la tarjeta de
impresiones digitales, y tenerla consigo al seguir los
próximos pasos.
Step 7. File the Petition and Fingerprint Card
in the county where you live.
File the original signed and notarized Petition and the
fingerprint card with the Clerk’s Office in the county
where you live. Pay the filing fee (expect the filing fee
to cost around $200). Have the clerk file-stamp your
copy and save it with your original Order.
[In Travis County, the District Clerk’s Office is located
in the civil courthouse.]
Paso 7. Presente la Petición junto con la tarjeta de
impresiones digitales en el condado donde vive.
Presente la Petición original, firmado y notarizado, junto
con la tarjeta de impresiones digitales en la Oficina del
secretario de la corte del condado donde vive. Pague la
cuota de presentación (aproximadamente $200). Pídale al
secretario que le selle su copia y guárdela junto con el
Orden original.
[En el condado de Travis, la Oficina del secretario de la
corte del distrito se encuentra en el edificio de la corte
civil.]
Step 8. Go to court.
Paso 8. Vaya a la corte.
At the county courthouse, ask at the Clerk’s Office
when and where you need to go to court so that the
judge may sign the order approving your name change.
In some counties, you may need to pick up your file at
the Clerk’s Office and take it to court with you.
Pregunte en la Oficina del secretario de la corte del
condado cuándo y dónde ir para que el juez firme la
Orden aprobando su cambio de nombre. En algunos
condados es posible que tenga que recoger el expediente
en la Oficina del secretario y llevarlo a la corte consigo.
[In Travis County, you do not need to pick up your file
from the District Clerk’s Office. You go to the
“Uncontested Docket” court.
[En el condado de Travis no tendrá que recoger el
expediente en la Oficina del secretario del distrito. Tiene
que ir a la corte de “expedientes sin oposición”
(“Uncontested Docket” court). Esta corte atiende de lunes
a viernes por la mañana de 8:30 a 9:20 y por la tarde de
1:30 a 2:20. La ubicación de la corte de expedientes sin
oposición cambia diariamente, así que tiene que fijarse en
los carteles para ver dónde tiene que dirigirse.]
This court is held Monday through Friday, in the
morning from 8:30 to 9:20 and in the afternoon from
1:30 to 2:20. The location for Uncontested Docket
changes daily, so look for the signs telling you where it
will be held.]
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Step 9. In court, wait for your cause number to be
called.
Paso 9. Una vez en la corte, espere a que se llame su
número de caso.
When you enter the courtroom, check in with the Court
clerk (usually seated next to the judge’s bench). When
called, approach the judge’s bench. If you are sworn in,
the judge may ask you questions. Be prepared to answer
the judge’s questions truthfully and briefly. Address
the judge as “Your Honor.” You may also tell the judge
that the Petition is “verified” so that you may not have
to give testimony.
Cuando entre a la sala de la corte, vaya primero al
secretario de la corte (en general está sentado junto al
juez). Cuando lo llamen, acérquese al estrado del juez. Si
le piden prestar juramento, el juez le podrá hacer
preguntas. Esté listo para contestar las preguntas del juez
de manera honesta y breve. Diríjase al juez como Su
señoría, o sea “Your Honor”. También le puede decir al
juez que su Petición está “verificada” para no tener que
prestar testimonio.
Step 10. The judge will or will not sign the Order.
Paso 10. El juez firmará o no la Orden.
If the judge does not sign the Order, your name will not
change. If the judge does sign the order, move on to the
next step.
Si el juez no firma su Orden, su nombre no cambiará. Si
el juez firma la Orden, vaya al paso siguiente.
Step 11. File the signed Order in the District
Clerk’s Office and request your Change of Name
Certificate.
Paso 11. Presente la Orden firmada al secretario de la
corte del distrito y solicite su Certificado de cambio de
nombre (Change of Name Certificate).
The change of name certificate serves as proof that the
person named in the certificate has been granted a name
change. A certified copy of the court order will also
serve as proof of the name change.
El certificado de cambio de nombre le servirá de
comprobante que se otorgó el cambio de nombre a la
persona nombrada en el certificado. O una copia
certificada de la Orden le puede servir de comprobante de
su cambio de nombre.
[In Travis County, a Change of Name Certificate costs $10.]
Step 12. The Clerk’s Office stamps the Order signed
by the judge.
Your name has now been changed. You may also
request a certified copy of the signed and stamped
Order. Pay the fee for the certified copy. Certified
copies are sometimes needed to prove that the Court
approved your name change.
Step 13. Notify the various agencies of your name
change.
In Texas, it is your responsibility to notify Social
Security and other agencies that your name has
changed. Agencies you might want to notify, include:
For birth certificate, Department of State Health Services,
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/reqproc/certified_copy.shtm,
(888)963-7111
For Texas driver’s license, Texas Department of Public
Safety http://www.txdps.state.tx.us , (512)424-2600 For
Social Security Card, Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
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[En el condado de Travis, el Certificado de cambio de nombre
cuesta $10.]
Paso 12. En la Oficina del secretario le sellarán la
Orden firmada por el juez.
Su nombre ha cambiado. Puede solicitar una copia
certificada de la Orden firmada y sellada. Pague la cuota
necesaria para obtener la copia certificada. A veces se
necesitan copias certificadas para probar que la corte
aprobó su cambio de nombre.
Paso 13. Notifique su cambio de nombre a las agencias
correspondientes.
En Texas usted tiene la responsabilidad de notificar al
Seguro Social y otras agencias que su nombre cambió.
Puede notificar su cambio de nombre a las siguientes
agencias, entre otras: Para obtener un certificado de
nacimiento, Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado
(Department of State Health Services), 888-963-7111,
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/reqproc/certified_copy.shtm
Para obtener una licencia de manejar de Texas, Departamento
de Seguridad Pública de Texas
www.txdps.state.tx.us/, (512) 424-2600 Para obtener una tarjeta
del Seguro Social, Administración del Seguro Social (Social
Security Administration)
www.socialsecurity.gov/
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Changing the Name of an Adult in Texas
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cómo cambiar el nombre de un adulto en Texas
PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
Do I have to have an attorney to get my name changed?
Though it is always best to get the help of an attorney in
any legal matter, many adults change their names without
an attorney.
¿Necesito un abogado para poder cambiar mi nombre?
Si bien siempre es mejor contar con la ayuda de un abogado
en cualquier tema legal, muchos adultos cambian su nombre
sin un abogado.
Are there any legal requirements for changing my
name?
You must be at least 18 years old and live in the county you
file your Petition in. Your name will not be legally changed
until a judge signs your Order for Change of Name of
Adult.
¿Hay algún requisito legal para poder cambiar mi
nombre?
Tiene que tener por lo menos 18 años de edad y vivir en el
condado donde presente su Petición. Su nombre no cambiará
legalmente hasta que un juez firme su Orden para cambiar el
nombre de un adulto (Order for Change of Name of Adult).
A court order to change your name simply changes your
name.
It does not take away any legal rights or
responsibilities or debts you had under your original name.
It does not grant any new rights, either. Changing your
name will NOT allow you to escape civil or criminal
responsibility or your creditors. Even if the judge changes
your name, you will still be held responsible for any debts
you have under your original name.
La orden de la corte para cambiar de nombre simplemente
cambia su nombre. No le quita ningún derecho o
responsabilidad legal, ni deudas que tenía bajo su nombre
original. Tampoco le otorga ningún derecho nuevo. El
cambio de nombre NO le permitirá deshacerse de su
responsabilidad civil o penal, o de sus acreedores. Aunque el
juez apruebe su cambio de nombre, seguirá siendo
responsable por cualquier deuda que tenga bajo su nombre
original.
How much does it cost to change my name?
It may cost a little over $230. The filing fee is about $230
in most counties. After your name is changed, there may
be a $10 fee for the Change of Name Certificate and an
additional charge for a certified copy of the Order. There
may also be a small charge for notary services.
¿Cuánto cuesta cambiar mi nombre?
Le costará un poco más de $230. En la mayoría de los
condados la cuota de presentación cuesta alrededor de $230.
Después de haber cambiado de nombre le podrán cobrar $10
para obtener un Certificado de cambio de nombre (Change of
Name Certificate) y cargos adicionales por una copia
certificada de la Orden. También puede haber otros cargos
pequeños por servicios notariales.
I just want to correct a mistake on my birth certificate;
do I need to go through the change of name process?
If you want to correct the spelling of your last name on
your birth certificate, you do need to go through the name
change process. If you want to correct a mistake that does
not involve your last name, you may not need a court order.
Contact the Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics (the agency
responsible for maintaining Texas birth records) to learn if
it is possible for you to amend the birth certificate without a
court order.
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Sólo quiero corregir un error en mi acta de nacimiento.
¿Tengo que realizar todo el procedimiento de cambio de
nombre?
Si quiere corregir faltas de ortografía en el apellido que
aparece en su acta de nacimiento, tiene que realizar el
procedimiento de cambio de nombre. Si quiere corregir un
error que no involucre su apellido, es posible que no necesite
una orden de la corte. Póngase en contacto con la Agencia de
Estadísticas Vitales de Texas (Texas Bureau of Vital
Statistics, la agencia responsable por mantener el registro de
los actas de nacimiento) para averiguar si es posible corregir
su acta de nacimiento sin una orden de la corte.
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I recently got a divorce. Will my name automatically
change back to my maiden name?
Your name will revert to your maiden name only if it was
specified in your divorce decree. If not, you will need a
court order to change your last name back to your maiden
name.
Me divorcié recientemente. ¿Mi nombre cambiará
automáticamente a mi nombre de soltera?
Su apellido volverá a ser el de soltera solamente si lo
especifica el decreto de divorcio. Si no, necesitará una orden
de la corte para volver a usar su apellido de soltera.
Will my child’s name automatically change when I
change my name?
No. Changing a child’s name is a different process and
requires different forms.
¿Cambiará automáticamente el nombre de mi hijo si
me cambio de nombre?
No. Para cambiar el nombre de un menor hay que seguir un
proceso diferente y necesita otros formularios.
Do I have to go to court to get my name changed?
Yes, changing your name usually requires a court order.
EXCEPTION: If you just got married, you can use your
marriage license to change your surname to your spouse’s
surname, if you wish.
¿Para poder cambiar mi nombre tengo que ir a la corte?
Sí. En general para cambiar su nombre tiene que ir a la corte.
EXCEPCIÓN: Si recién se casó, puede usar su licencia de
matrimonio para cambiar su apellido por el apellido de su
cónyuge, si así lo desea.
Do I have to submit a set of my fingerprints with my
petition?
Yes. Beginning September 1, 2003, you are required to
submit a set of your fingerprints on a fingerprint card with
your petition. The statute regarding fingerprints can be
found at Texas Family Code, Section 45.102(a)6.
¿Tengo que presentar mis impresiones digitales junto con
mi petición?
Sí. A partir del 1º de septiembre de 2003 está obligado a
presentar sus impresiones digitales en una tarjeta para ese fin
junto con su Petición. La ley que obliga a presentar
impresiones digitales se encuentra en la sección 45.102(a)6
del Código de Familia de Texas (Texas Family Code).
I was convicted of a crime; can I still change my name?
There are special requirements if you were convicted of a
felony. You can read the requirements in the Texas Family
Code (section 45.103) in a law library or on the Internet at
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.45.ht
m#45.103
As of September 1, 2003, convicted sex offenders have
additional requirements, also in Texas Family Code section
45.103.
Si fui condenado por un delito penal, ¿puedo cambiar mi
nombre?
Si fue condenado de un delito mayor, existen requisitos
especiales. Puede leer estos requisitos en la sección
45.103 del Código de Familia de Texas, que puede obtener
en una biblioteca legal o visitando
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.45.h
tm#45.103 A partir del 1º de septiembre de 2003, los
infractores sexuales condenados tienen que cumplir con
requisitos adicionales, que se pueden consultar también en
la sección 45.103 del Código de Familia de Texas.
When a Registered Sex Offender files a petition to have a
name change, he/she must file with the petition a proof of
notification to the local law enforcement office
where the offender is registered.
The petitioner fills out and files a Sex Offender Update
form and attaches a copy of it to the petition. To obtain the
Sex Offender Update form, contact local law enforcement.
When a Registered Sex Offender files a petition to have a
name change, he/she must file with the petition a proof of
notification to the local law enforcement office
where the offender is registered. The petitioner fills out and
files a Sex Offender Update form and attaches a copy of it
to the petition. To obtain the Sex Offender
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Cuando un Infractor Sexual Inscrito (Registered Sex
Offender) presenta una Petición de cambio de nombre, tiene
que presentar al mismo tiempo una prueba de notificación
a la agencia local de cumplimiento de la ley (proof of
notification to the local law enforcement office) donde el
infractor se inscribió. El peticionario tiene que llenar y
presentar un formulario de Actualización de infractor
sexual (Sex Offender Update) y adjuntar una copia a su
Petición. Para obtener el formulario de Actualización de
infractor sexual, póngase en contacto con su agencia local de
cumplimiento de la ley. Cuando un Infractor Sexual Inscrito
(Registered Sex Offender) presenta una petición de cambio
de nombre, tiene que presentar al mismo Update form,
contact local law enforcement.
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[In Travis County, a person registered in Austin goes to the
crime lab at Austin Police Department headquarters, 715 E.
th
8 Street. Those registered in Travis County go to the
Sheriff’s Office crime lab in the Blackwell Thurman
th
Criminal Justice Center, 501 W. 11 , room 2.75.]
tiempo una prueba de notificación a la agencia local de
cumplimiento de la ley donde el infractor se inscribió. El
peticionario tiene que llenar y presentar un formulario de
Actualización de infractor sexual y adjuntar una copia a su
Petición. Para obtener el formulario de Actualización de
infractor sexual, póngase en contacto con su agencia local de
cumplimiento de la ley.
[En el condado de Travis, una persona inscrita en Austin
tiene que dirigirse al laboratorio penal en la central del
th
Departamento de policía de Austin, 715 E. 8 Street. Una
persona inscrita en el condado de Travis tiene que dirigirse
al laboratorio penal de la Oficina del Alguacil (Sheriff’s
Office), situado en el Centro de Justicia Penal Blackwell
th
Thurman, 501 W. 11 , sala 2.75.]
I have been convicted of a felony; how do I find out
my SID (State Identification) or FBI number?
Contact the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to learn
your SID or FBI number at 512-406-5202 or 1-8005350283.
He sido condenado de un delito mayor. ¿Cómo puedo
obtener mi SID (Identificación estatal) o número de
FBI?
Para obtener su SID o número de FBI, póngase en contacto
con el Departamento de Justicia Penal de Texas (Texas
Department of Criminal Justice) llamando al 512406-5202 ó
1-800-535-0283.
¿Qué ocurre con los delitos menores?
What about misdemeanor offenses?
All offenses charged above a Class C misdemeanor must
be listed in the Petition, along with the case number and
court of each offense.
Tiene que indicar en su Petición todos los delitos menores
que sean de clase C o más graves de que lo hayan acusado,
junto con el número de caso y la corte para cada delito.
After I change my name, will the information on my
birth certificate, driver’s license, and social security
card change?
Después de haber cambiado de nombre, ¿cambiarán los
datos de mi acta de nacimiento, licencia de manejar y
tarjeta del Seguro Social?
You are responsible for notifying the appropriate agencies
of your new name. You may be required to show them your
Change of Name Certificate or a certified copy of your
court order. Both can be obtained from the Clerk’s Office.
Agencies to notify include the Social Security
Administration (social security cards) Bureau of Vital
Statistics (birth certificates), Department of Public Safety
(driver’s license), the Tax Office (vehicle and voter
registration), and the County Clerk’s Office (property
titles).
Usted es responsable por notificar a las agencias
correspondientes que se cambió de nombre. Es posible que
tenga que presentar su Certificado de cambio de nombre o
una copia certificada de la orden de la corte. Puede obtener
estos documentos en la Oficina del secretario de la corte.
Tiene que notificar a la Administración del Seguro Social
(Social Security Administration, para cambiar su tarjeta del
Seguro Social), la Agencia de Estadísticas Vitales (Bureau of
Vital Statistics, para cambiar su certificado de nacimiento),
el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (Department of
Public Safety, para cambiar su licencia de manejar), la
Agencia de Impuestos (Tax Office, para cambiar la
inscripción de vehículos y de votante) y la Oficina del
secretario del condado (para cambiar títulos de propiedad).
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NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA.
(The Clerk’s office will fill in the Cause Number and Court Number when you file this form.)
Cause Number:
In the ______________
Name Change of:
Court Number
District Court
County Court at Law
County, Texas
Print current full legal name of person asking for name change.
Petition to Change the Name of an Adult
(You must fill out every blank on this form or the judge will not be able to render a decision. Print your answers.)
I. Petitioner
1. My current legal name is:
________________________________________________________________________________.
First
Middle
Last
2. I ask the Court to change my legal name to:
________________________________________________________________________________.
First
Middle
Last
3. The reason I want to change my name is:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________.
II. Discovery Level
The discovery level in this case, if needed, is Level 1.
III. Personal Information
My personal information is as follows:
1. Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________
street address
city
county
state
zip code
2. Social Security Number: __________________________________
Or
I don’t have a Social Security Number.
3. All driver’s license numbers issued to me during the last 10 years:
Driver’s License Number
Or
State that Issued License
I have not had a driver’s license during the last 10 years.
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4. Date of birth: ____________________________
month
day
year
5. Place of birth: ____________________________________________________________________
city
6. Gender: (Check one.)
county
Male
state
country
Female
7. Race: __________________________________
IV. Criminal History
1. Have you ever been charged with a Class A or B misdemeanor or a felony?
Yes
No
If yes -- Write your FBI or SID numbers, if known:
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) # ________________________________________________
SID (State Identification) # ___________________________________________________________
List all Class A or B misdemeanors and felonies with which you have been charged, whether or not
you were convicted. If you need more space, attach an additional page.
Offense
Case Number
County
Court
Number
Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
2.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony that has not been pardoned?
Yes
No
If yes -- The court may order your name changed if at least 2 years have passed since you received
a certificate of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or completed court ordered
community supervision or juvenile probation. You must attach proof from the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice.
List all of your felony convictions here. If you need more space, attach an additional page.
Offense (convicted)
Cause Number
County
Court
Number
Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
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3. Are you required to register as a sex offender?
Yes
No
If yes -- You must submit to local law enforcement a completed Sex Offender Update Form to notify
them that you are changing your name. You must attach a copy of the form you submitted.
V. Prayer
I believe this name change is in my interest or benefit and in the interest of the public.
I ask the Court to make an Order to change my name, and any other Orders I may be entitled to.
I swear under oath that the facts stated in this Petition are true and correct. I understand I could be
prosecuted for lying on this form.
You must either: 1) sign this form in front of a notary public or
2) if you cannot sign in front of a notary public, sign this form and sign and attach
a completed “Unsworn Declaration” form.
___________________________________________
________________________________
Signature of the person asking for a name change.
Date
Notary fills out below.
State of Texas, County of ________________________________________________________________
(Print the name of county where this affidavit is notarized.)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the undersigned authority, on this date:________________________
by ______________________________________________________________.
(Print the name of the person who is signing this Petition. NOT the notary’s name.)
(Notary’s seal here)
____________________________________________________
Notary’s signature
You MUST attach these documents to your Petition:
A legible and complete set of your fingerprints on a fingerprint card in a form acceptable to the Texas
Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigations. Write “Exhibit A” at the top.
If you were convicted of a felony and it has been at least 2 years since you were discharged or
completed probation or parole, attach proof from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for each
conviction. Write “Exhibit B” at the top.
If you are required to register as a sex offender, attach a copy of the Sex Offender Update form you
submitted to local law enforcement notifying them you are asking the Court to change your name.
Write “Exhibit C” at the top.
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NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA.
Print court information exactly as it appears on Petition
Cause Number:
In the ______________
Name Change of:
Court Number
District Court
County Court at Law
County, Texas
Print current full legal name of person asking for name change.
Final Order Changing the Name of an Adult
A hearing took place today. The following people were present.
I. Appearances
The Petitioner is: _______________________________________________________________________.
Print current first, middle and last legal name of person asking for name change.
The Petitioner appeared in person without an attorney.
II. Jurisdiction
The Court finds that it has jurisdiction over this case and the Petitioner.
III. Record
A court reporter: (Check one.)
did
did not
record today’s hearing.
IV. Findings
The Court finds that Petitioner’s personal information is as follows:
1. Current legal name: __________________________________________________________________
first
middle
last
2. Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________
street address
city
county
state
zip code
3. Social Security Number: ____________________________
Or
Petitioner does not have a Social Security Number.
4. All driver’s license numbers issued to Petitioner during the last 10 years:
Driver’s License Number
Or
State that Issued License
Petitioner has not had a driver’s license during the last 10 years.
5. Date of birth: __________________________________
month
day
year
6. Place of birth: _______________________________________________________________________
city
county
state
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7. Petitioner is: (Check one.)
Male
Female
8. Petitioner’s race is: ___________________________________________________________________
9. Petitioner: (Check one.)
does not have FBI number or SID number.
Petitioner’s FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) number is: ______________________________.
Petitioner’s SID (State Identification) number is: _________________________________________.
10. Petitioner: (Check one.)
has not been charged with a class A or B misdemeanor or felony.
has been charged with the following class A or B misdemeanors or felonies.
Offense (crime)
Case Number
County
Court
Number
Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
District Court
County Court
11. Petitioner: (Check one.)
has not been finally convicted of a felony, which has not been pardoned.
has been convicted of a felony and at least two years have passed since Petitioner received a
certificate of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or completed court ordered
community supervision or juvenile probation.
12. Petitioner: (Check one.)
is not required to register as a sex offender.
is required to register as a sex offender and has submitted a Sex Offender Update Form to local law
enforcement and provided proof to the Court of the submission.
13. Petitioner’s Petition to Change the Name of an Adult included a legible and complete copy of Petitioner’s
fingerprints.
14. Petitioner’s change of name is in Petitioner’s interest or benefit and is in the interest of the public.
V. Orders
The Court ORDERS that Petitioner’s name is changed from:
current name: __________________________________________________________________________
first
middle
last
to this name: ___________________________________________________________________________
first
middle
last
VI. Other Orders
The Court has the right to make other orders, if needed, to clarify or enforce this order. Any orders requested
that do not appear above are denied.
SIGNED ON: __________________________.
____________________________________________
Judge’s Signature
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