Denton County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Denton County
Court Information
- Court
- Denton County District Courts — Denton County District Clerk (1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton)
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- District Court, Tex. Fam. Code §45.101-45.103
- Official forms
- www.dentoncounty.gov/348/Forms-Additional-Information ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Denton County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Records Request Form in person / by mail / fax / email dcrecords@dentoncounty.gov
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 Denton County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Denton County District Courts — Denton County District Clerk (1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton) 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 Denton County District Courts — Denton County District Clerk (1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton)
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — records request form in person / by mail / fax / email dcrecords@dentoncounty.gov
- 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 Denton County District Courts — Denton County District Clerk (1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton) clerk before filing.