Florida Name Change
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  • Step 2 - Social Security
  • Step 3 - Driver License
  • Step 4 - Passport
  • Step 5 - Birth Certificate
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Select situation

Select the description that best describes your situation. 
You will be asked again about your situation after you have filed your petition.

Both parents will request the name change
Both parents

One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent or legal guardian will consent
  • A signature from the consenting parent will be required
One Parent With Consent

One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent or legal guardian will not consent
  • If both parents can't agree on the child's name change, mediation will be required.
One parent without consent

One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent will be served through the Sheriff's Office
  • If both parents can't agree on the child's name change, mediation will be required.
One parent serving the other

One parent or legal guardian will request the name change.  The location of the other parent is unknown.
One parent, unknown location
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Disclaimer: 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.

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