Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I was recently married and am planning to change my name but I don't want to have the record made public for safety reasons. Is it possible to change my name under sealed record in Texas? What is the process for doing so?

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Asked on 7/07/14, 8:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Marriage licenses are public records.

In order to change your name take proof of your marriage to the Social Security Office then once you get a new ss card take it to TX DPS and get a new driver's license.

A name change signed by a judge should be unnecessary.

PS - TX driver's license info is also public records and very easily found on-line.

It's hard to keep a marriage or a name change secret.

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Answered on 7/07/14, 7:51 pm


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