Texas Citation
Overview of this form
The Citation form is a legal document used to formally notify an absent party of a name change petition, particularly in cases involving minors. This form serves to ensure that all parties with a legal interest are informed of the proceedings, differentiating it from other legal notices that may not require direct notification of an absent party.
What’s included in this form
- Petitioner details, including name and address.
- Filing date and court information.
- Identification of the suit number related to the name change.
- Statement of the nature of the suit: name change of a minor.
- Signatures of the clerk and deputies involved in issuing the citation.
When to use this document
This form should be used when a petitioner is seeking to change the name of a minor and needs to formally notify any absent parties who are entitled to notice under the relevant statutes. It is essential in cases where the minor has not been legally represented or when the other party's whereabouts are unknown.
Who should use this form
- Parents or guardians seeking to change a minor's name.
- Legal representatives acting on behalf of minors.
- Petitioners who have filed a name change and need to inform absent parties.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the petitioner by entering the name and address.
- Fill in the filing date and court details at the top of the citation.
- Enter the suit number assigned to the name change petition.
- Specify the nature of the suit, indicating it is for a name change of a minor.
- Obtain the necessary signatures from the clerk and any deputies involved.
Does this document require notarization?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to include all required petitioner information.
- Not providing the correct filing date or court information.
- Overlooking the need for signatures from court clerks.
- Neglecting to include the full name of the minor for whom the name change is requested.
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- Easy accessibility and convenience of downloading and filling out the form.
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FAQ
The two are the same thing: a citation or a ticket is a document explaining that you committed some traffic offense type, like speeding. A citation is more serious than a ticket in some places. However, a citation requires you to appear in a court of law while a ticket can be paid.
Talk to a lawyer if you have questions or need help. File (turn in) your completed answer form with the court. To file online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case.
Your CitationYou must appear in Court on your scheduled court date if you do not pay the scheduled fine, enter a plea, or have your case continued beforehand. Your signature on the citation is not a guilty plea. You have a right to contest the charges against you. You have a right to see the evidence against you.
You must arrange for a constable, sheriff, or private process server to serve the initial court papers. You may need to ask the district clerk to issue the citation so that you can give it to a constable, sheriff, or private process server.
