Texas Name Change - Fingerprint
Filing Name Change Fingerprint is a step within Texas Name Change - Step by Step . A Texas Name Change Petition is a legal document submitted to the court to request an official name change. It’s commonly used for reasons such as marriage, divorce, gender identity alignment, or personal preference.
- Schedule an Appointment: Use IdentoGO or another authorized fingerprinting service. You may need a specific Service Code provided by the court or county clerk handling your name change.
- Attend the Fingerprinting Session: Bring a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, to your appointment. The fingerprints are taken digitally.
- Fingerprint Submission: Once processed, the fingerprints are sent to the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety for a background check. The results are forwarded to the court.
The fingerprinting process ensures there are no criminal records that could affect the approval of your name change request.