Tarrant County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Tarrant County
Court Information
- Court
- Tarrant County District Court (Tarrant County District Clerk's Office)
- Filing fee
- $360
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- District Court (Family Courts), Texas Family Code Ch. 45 Subch. B
- Official forms
- www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/district-clerk/forms.html ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Tarrant County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
in-person/mail/email
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 Tarrant County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Tarrant County District Court (Tarrant County District Clerk's Office) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($360), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Tarrant County District Court (Tarrant County District Clerk's Office)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — in-person/mail/email
- 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 Tarrant County District Court (Tarrant County District Clerk's Office) clerk before filing.