If you intend to change your last name once you are married, that can usually be done through the marriage process. Once you receive your marriage certificate, it will be your responsibility to notify certain government agencies as well as update your official identification documents with your new legal name. See the resources below to help you get started with the name change process.
If you need to change your name and it cannot be done through the marriage process, see the resources below to learn more about how to petition for a name change with the Texas district courts. See our Name Changes in Texas research guide for additional resources.
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