Fort Bend County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Fort Bend County
Court Information
- Court
- Fort Bend County District Courts (240th-505th Judicial District Courts)
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- District Court, Tex. Fam. Code §45.101-45.107
- Official forms
- www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/fort-bend-county-district-clerks-office/filing-information/forms-library ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Fort Bend County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Online via Clerk E-Certify or in person
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 Fort Bend County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Fort Bend County District Courts (240th-505th Judicial District Courts) 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 Fort Bend County District Courts (240th-505th Judicial District Courts)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — online via clerk e-certify or in person
- 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 Fort Bend County District Courts (240th-505th Judicial District Courts) clerk before filing.