Charlotte County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Charlotte County
File your adult name change petition with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida. Our directory does not record the filing fee — confirm it with the clerk. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida
- Filing fee
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Petition filed in the circuit court of the county where the petitioner lives (Fla. Stat. 68.07).
- Court address
- Charlotte County Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (drop box at Justice Center; documents/payments transported to the Clerk's Office by the next business day)
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- charlotteclerk.com/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Charlotte County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person or by drop box
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Charlotte County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition in person or by drop box with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available.
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Charlotte County, Florida?
Our directory does not record a filing fee for the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida. Confirm the current amount with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida clerk before filing. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition.
Where and how do I file a name change in Charlotte County?
File with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida. Venue rule: Petition filed in the circuit court of the county where the petitioner lives (Fla. Stat. 68.07). Accepted filing methods: in person or by drop box.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Charlotte County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Charlotte County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Charlotte County, Florida clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Charlotte County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.