Montgomery County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Montgomery County
Court Information
- Court
- Montgomery County District Clerk's Office (Melisa Miller) — District Courts 410th/418th and County Court at Law #3
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Texas District Court; Tex. Fam. Code Ch. 45 Subchapter B §45.101-45.103
- Official forms
- selfhelp.efiletexas.gov/SRL/SRL/ ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Montgomery County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Records and Research department service
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 Montgomery County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Montgomery County District Clerk's Office (Melisa Miller) — District Courts 410th/418th and County Court at Law #3 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 Montgomery County District Clerk's Office (Melisa Miller) — District Courts 410th/418th and County Court at Law #3
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — records and research department service
- 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 Montgomery County District Clerk's Office (Melisa Miller) — District Courts 410th/418th and County Court at Law #3 clerk before filing.