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fill out petition for change of name

This is the form that actually tells the court what you want to change your name to!

We'll ask you one question at a time and your answers will fill out the Petition for Change of Name form.​  Then the form will be emailed to you.
Information Needed
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Please gather this information as best you can.  If some of this is unavailable, don't worry you will be able to skip some questions if needed.
  • Previous addresses where you have lived
  • Previous events that have changed your name (marriage, court order, etc...)
  • Your job history over the past 5 years​
  • Your education history (where you have been to school, the years you were there, and what degree was earned)
  • Criminal history events (arrests, pleas, etc...)
  • Bankruptcy events
  • Money judgments creditors have entered against you
Fill out Petition form
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statewide_petition_for_change_of_name_adult.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Disclaimer: This website is a joint collaboration between Southern Legal Counsel and Florida Justice Technology Center.   This website does not constitute legal advice and is provided as-is without any warranty or guarantee. Although an attorney is not required to successfully update your name or gender marker, you may want to seek legal guidance from a licensed attorney.

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  • Home
  • Step 1 - Petition
  • Step 2 - Social Security
  • Step 3 - Driver License
  • Step 4 - Passport
  • Step 5 - Birth Certificate