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12.982(b)

Final Judgment of Change of Name (Adult)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is a final court order that officially changes a person's name. It records the court's decision to change the petitioner's current name to a new name.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing on a Petition for Change of Name (Adult) has taken place, and the judge has decided to approve the name change.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'Final Judgment of Change of Name (Adult)' and is signed by the Circuit Judge. It is used after the court has made a decision.
What does this form do?
It officially orders that the petitioner's old name is changed to a new name, and the petitioner will be known by the new name.
Is a filing fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

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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