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    Default Procedure to Change a Minor's Name

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: TEXAS

    What is the procedure that I will have to go thru in order to get my 7 year old's last name changed to my last name? The biological father resides in California and has no relationship with my child and no longer pays child support.

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    Default Re: Procedure to Minor Name Change

    His lack of relationship or failure to pay child support (even if such were ordered) is IMMATERIAL.

    You need to go to the county clerk of the Texas County you are in and find out their procedure. It varies from county to county in Texas. Some have the information online. Others, you'll have to get yourself down to the court house.

    If you can get the consent of the father, have him sign/notarize the consent form.
    If not, you'll need to serve him with notice that the name change is happening so he can protest.
    If the child is older than ten, the child must also sign/notarize consent.

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