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Child Name Change Self-Help Toolkit
TexasLawHelp.org
Free Texas petition, consent, response, notice, and order form sets for legally changing the name of a child under 18.
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How to get help
Select the exact form set for the family and conservatorship circumstances, complete the petition and required supporting forms, file in the proper county, arrange consent or service, provide hearing notice, attend the hearing, obtain certified orders, and update the child's identity, school, and vital records as appropriate.
Who this service helps
For a parent, conservator, or legal guardian seeking a court-ordered name change for a child under 18 and using the form set that matches the parties, custody status, consent, and notice requirements. A child age 10 or older must provide the required consent.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Cost / fees
The guide and forms are free. Court filing, citation, service, certified copies, vital-record amendments, identification documents, and legal-assistance costs may apply; eligible filers may request a fee waiver.
About this service
The toolkit provides different instructions and forms for both parents filing together, one parent filing with service, a deceased or rights-terminated parent, and parent or nonparent conservator and guardian situations, plus post-order record updates.
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