Broward County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Broward County
Court Information
- Court
- Broward County Clerk of Circuit and County Court (Seventeenth Judicial Circuit)
- Filing fee
- $401
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Family Division, Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit (Fla. Stat. 68.07; fingerprints before hearing)
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Broward County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
online(in-person/mail)
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Broward County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Broward County Clerk of Circuit and County Court (Seventeenth Judicial Circuit) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($401), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Broward County Clerk of Circuit and County Court (Seventeenth Judicial Circuit)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — online(in-person/mail)
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Broward County Clerk of Circuit and County Court (Seventeenth Judicial Circuit) clerk before filing.