Real County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Real County
File your adult name change petition with the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- 38th District Court of Real County, Texas
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must live in Real County to file here. File with the Real County District Clerk.
- Court address
- P.O. Box 750, Leakey, TX 78873 (courthouse: 146 Highway 83 South, Leakey, TX 78873)
- Court phone
- (830) 232-5202
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Real County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Real County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 38th District Court of Real 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 38th District Court of Real County, Texas
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available.
- 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 38th District Court of Real County, Texas clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Real County, Texas?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas. Confirm the current amount with the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Real County?
File with the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas. Venue rule: Must live in Real County to file here. File with the Real County District Clerk. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Real County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Real County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the 38th District Court of Real County, Texas clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Real County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.