Palo Pinto County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Palo Pinto County
File your adult name change petition with the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas. The filing fee is $350. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must live in Palo Pinto County to file here. File with the Palo Pinto County District Clerk.
- Court address
- P.O. Box 189, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
- Court phone
- (940) 659-1279
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.co.palo-pinto.tx.us/page/District.Clerk ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Palo Pinto County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available ($5 per copy)
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 Palo Pinto County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto 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 in person with the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($5 per copy).
- 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 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County?
File with the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas. Venue rule: Must live in Palo Pinto County to file here. File with the Palo Pinto County District Clerk. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Palo Pinto County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Palo Pinto County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the 29th Judicial District Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Palo Pinto County?
Available ($5 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.