How to Change Your Name in Florida

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The Florida name change for an adult as descibed in the State Code 68.07 is done by filing a petition to the county's civil court where you are a resident. It is easier, if you were just married, to have your certified marriage license with the raised seal or if you were recently divorced to have your divorce decree. Typically, you will not have a court hearing in Florida but it depends on the circumstances of the name change.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a resident for at least 6 months
If just married, must have your original marriage certificate.
If just divorced, must have your divorce decree.
Step 1 - The petitioner will need to first get their fingerprints taken at any law enforcement location for a background check. The most common locations are the Sheriff's office in your county but the County Court Clerk's Office in your area should have recommended locations.

Step 2 - Fill-Out the Florida Name Change Petition 12.982(a). The Petition must be notarized and submitted to any of the following court locations ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE but you must choose the court where you are a resident.

Step 3 - Make 2 copies.

Step 4 - The court clerk will assign you a court hearing date. When you go to the hearing you must have the Florida Final Judgement for Name Change 12.982(b) that the Judge will sign and will be your official certificate of name change.
Step 5 - Now you are able to change your name at the DMV (for your driver's license, car registration, car title, etc.), Social Security Office, Passport Agency, and any other institution that should know of your legal name change in Florida.