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12.982(d)

Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used when one parent agrees to another parent's request to change the name of a minor child. The consenting parent must sign this form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when one parent is giving their agreement to a court case asking to change a minor child's name. The consenting parent must sign it and have it notarized.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
A parent who is not the one starting the case but is agreeing to the name change should complete and sign this form.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The instructions do 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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