Williamson County, TX
How to Change Your Name in Williamson County
Court Information
- Court
- District Courts of Williamson County, Texas (filed with the Williamson County District Clerk)
- Filing fee
- $350
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Texas District Court; Tex. Fam. Code Ch.45 Subchapter B §§45.101-45.106 (fingerprints to DPS/FBI)
- Official forms
- www.wilcotx.gov/1663/Forms ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Williamson County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
District Clerk's Office in person or by mail
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 Williamson County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the District Courts of Williamson County, Texas (filed with the Williamson County District Clerk) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($350), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the District Courts of Williamson County, Texas (filed with the Williamson County District Clerk)
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — district clerk's office in person or by mail
- 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 District Courts of Williamson County, Texas (filed with the Williamson County District Clerk) clerk before filing.