Where to Change Your Last Name in San Antonio
To legally change your last name in San Antonio, start with the Social Security Administration (SSA):
SSA Office
1515 W Olmos Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201
(Or find your nearest office at ssa.gov/locator)
Required Documents
- Certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order
- Current government-issued photo ID
- Completed Form SS-5 (available online or on-site)
Online Option
If you have a mySocialSecurity account, you can request the change online at ssa.gov/myaccount.
Next Steps
- Update SSA record first.
- Then update TX driver's license/ID at DPS (bring SSA receipt + court/marriage doc).
- Then update passport, bank accounts, employer, etc.
Bexar County District Clerk (for court-ordered changes): 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205.