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If the name change is granted, go to the clerk's office and get a Change of Name certificate or a certified copy of the court's order as proof of the change. Notify the appropriate agencies (Social Security Administration, the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Texas Department of Public Safety) of your new name.

To change your name on a Texas driver's license or ID, you'll usually have to show some proof of the name change. The proof might be a certified copy of a court order, a marriage license, or another document. Texas Administrative Code Title 37, Rule 15.23(1) makes several exceptions to this rule.

Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

Changing your name through a court order All Texas residents can apply for a name change under Texas Family Code Chapter 45. This chapter defines the formal process for changing a legal name through the courts. A person may request to change their name for any reason, except for reasons against the public interest.

Pay the filing fee Prices may vary from county to county, but the average is between $150 and $300. There are also options available for those unable to afford the fee. If you cannot afford to pay for the name change filing fee, you will need to fill out a Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs.

If the judge approves your request to change your name, you will get a Decree. That's the document you will use to change your name on all your legal documents. You'll need a certified copy of this signed Decree to change your IDs and other legal documents.