How do I change my name after a divorce?

If you want to change your name after a divorce, you must file a Petition for Change of Name with the court. In Texas specifically, you will need to file your Petition with the county court. You will need to include the original marriage license, final divorce decree, valid photo identification, passport, birth certificate, and other documents requested by the court. Once the court processes your Petition, you will need to publish a notice in the newspaper that you are changing your name. This will alert anyone who may have an objection to the name change. Once this publication period is over, the judge will grant the name change if there are no objections and you will receive an Certificate of Change of Name. This document allows you to change your name on all of your legal documents. Be sure to change your name on your social security card, driver’s license, passport, bank accounts, credit cards, and other legal documents. You can often find forms online that you can use to update your name. Additionally, if you need to legally change your name for any other reason, you will need to go through the same process. Changing your name after a divorce can be a lengthy process, but it is necessary if you want to have a name that reflects your current situation. If you follow the steps closely, you should have no trouble changing your name.

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