Ward County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Ward County
File your adult name change petition with the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
Get the full Texas checklist
The court step is one of many — the free state guide maps SSA, DMV, passport and the records that come after.
Court Information
- Court
- 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Must live in Ward County to file here. File with the Ward County District Clerk.
- Court address
- 400 S. Allen St, Suite 202, P.O. Box 440, Monahans, TX 79756
- Court phone
- (432) 943-2751
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Ward County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- by mail or 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 Ward County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the 143rd District Court of Ward 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 by mail or in person with the 143rd District Court of Ward 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
Check what you are missing before you file
The free readiness score checks documents, forms, fees and privacy across four dimensions — and links the gaps to the same Texas guide.
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Ward County, Texas?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas. Confirm the current amount with the 143rd District Court of Ward 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 Ward County?
File with the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas. Venue rule: Must live in Ward County to file here. File with the Ward County District Clerk. Accepted filing methods: by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Ward County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Ward County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the 143rd District Court of Ward County, Texas clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Ward County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.