Bexar County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Bexar County
Court Information
- Court
- Bexar County District Courts (Bexar County District Clerk)
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- District Court, Texas Family Code Ch. 45 Subch. B
- Official forms
- www.bexar.org/3697/Forms ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Bexar County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
in-person / phone
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Bexar County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Bexar County District Courts (Bexar County District Clerk) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($350), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Bexar County District Courts (Bexar County District Clerk)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — in-person / phone
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Bexar County District Courts (Bexar County District Clerk) clerk before filing.