Duval County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Duval County
Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, FL (Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court)
- Filing fee
- $413
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court, Fla. Stat. §68.07
- Official forms
- www.jud4.org/family-court-services/name-change ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Duval County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
Contact the Family Law Dept by phone (904) 255-2000
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 Duval County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, FL (Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($413), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, FL (Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — contact the family law dept by phone (904) 255-2000
- 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 Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, FL (Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court) clerk before filing.