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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.