Shelby County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Shelby County
File your adult name change petition with the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby 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
- 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must live in Shelby County to file here. File with the Shelby County District Clerk.
- Court address
- 200 San Augustine Street, Suite B, Center, TX 75935 (mailing: P.O. Drawer 1953, Center, TX 75935)
- Court phone
- 936-598-4164
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.co.shelby.tx.us/page/shelby.District.Clerk ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Shelby 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 Shelby County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby 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 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby 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 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Shelby County, Texas?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas. Confirm the current amount with the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby 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 Shelby County?
File with the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas. Venue rule: Must live in Shelby County to file here. File with the Shelby County District Clerk. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Shelby County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Shelby County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the 123rd and 273rd District Courts of Shelby County, Texas clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Shelby County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.