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12.982(c)

Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used when parents want the court to change the name of their minor child or children. It asks the court to officially change the child's name.

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This form is used when parents want the court to change the name of a child who is under the age of 18. It cannot be used for name changes related to an adoption, dissolution of marriage, or paternity action that is not yet final.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form should only be completed by one Petitioner for one child. If there are multiple children or multiple Petitioners, supplemental forms must be used.
What must I do after filling out the form?
The form must be typed or printed in black ink and signed in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. The original must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court.
Are there any special requirements for filing?
Unless you are restoring a former name, the adult petitioner(s) must submit fingerprints for a state and national criminal history records check.

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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