How can I legally change my son's name?

I live in the state of Texas and my son is 7 months old. It bothers me that he doesn't have a middle name and I made a mistake in the beginning to opt not to have one, but I really want to add one now. What are the steps for my husband and I to legally add the name? Please help. Is there a website I can go to? Is there a fee? Would his SSN be the same? Is it necessary to get a lawyer?How can I legally change my son's name?
Here is the law pertaining to changing the name of a minor in the State of Texas. As his parents, the two of you can file your petition at your local county courthouse. A lawyer will be a bit expensive, but if you can afford it then this will make it easier for you. If money is tight, this is absolutely something you can do yourself. The people in the Clerk's Office should be able to direct you to the correct paperwork.



His social security number would remain the same. You would simply need to take a copy of the final order signed by the judge with your son's new name down to the social security office to get his name changed in their records.





SUBCHAPTER A. CHANGE OF NAME OF CHILD



Sec. 45.001. WHO MAY FILE; VENUE. A parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a child may file a petition requesting a change of name of the child in the county where the child resides.



Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.



Sec. 45.002. REQUIREMENTS OF PETITION. (a) A petition to change the name of a child must be verified and include:



(1) the present name and place of residence of the child;



(2) the reason a change of name is requested;



(3) the full name requested for the child;



(4) whether the child is subject to the continuing exclusive jurisdiction of a court under Chapter 155; and



(5) whether the child is subject to the registration requirements of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.



(b) If the child is 10 years of age or older, the child's written consent to the change of name must be attached to the petition.



Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1390, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1300, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.How can I legally change my son's name?
You go before a judge and ask for permission to change his name. You don't need a lawyer, and just go in to your local courthouse and ask for a time for a family court judge. You'll have to pay for court costs (couple hundred dollars at most.)
my parents used a lawyer when my last name was changed ( when i was 7). it makes things alot easier because there is a ton of paper work to do and it all has to be correct. my SS num stayed the same though since i had savings bonds that had my original name but had my ss number on it. as for the fee i dont know the correct number but what i can tell you is that starting out my family did not have the money virtue and where still able to afford it.