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12.982(a)

Petition for Change of Name (Adult)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used by an adult who wants the court to officially change their name. It asks the court for permission to change the name and requires the person to provide personal details like their current name, where they live, and their parents' names.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when an adult wishes to change their name through the court system. It is not for name changes related to a divorce or the adoption of children.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person who wants the name change, called the petitioner, should fill out this form. You must use your current name in the heading. Great care must be taken to fill out the form completely. Great care must be taken to fill out the form completely.
What do I need to do after filling out this form?
You must sign the form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. You also must submit fingerprints for a state and national criminal records check. You cannot request a hearing until the clerk receives the results of the check.
Is there a fee involved?
The text mentions there will be charges for certified copies of the signed order, and the clerk can tell you the amount of those charges.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2018.

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