Denton County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Denton County
File your adult name change petition with the District Court of Denton County, Texas. The filing fee is $350. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- District Court of Denton County, Texas
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Court address
- 1450 E McKinney Street, 1st Floor, Denton, TX 76209 (mailing: P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202)
- Court phone
- 940-349-2200
- Jurisdiction
- District Court, Tex. Fam. Code §45.101-45.103
- Official forms
- www.dentoncounty.gov/230/District-Clerk ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Denton County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail 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 District Court of Denton County, Texas clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the District Court of Denton County, Texas
- 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
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the District Court of Denton County, Texas clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Denton County, Texas?
The court filing fee is $350. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Denton County?
File with the District Court of Denton County, Texas. Venue rule: County of residence. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Denton County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the District Court of Denton County, Texas clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Denton County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Denton County?
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 financial institutions, so request more than one.