Hillsborough County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Hillsborough County
Court Information
- Court
- Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Hillsborough County (13th Judicial Circuit)
- Filing fee
- $414
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court Family Law Division, Fla. Stat. 68.07
- Official forms
- www.flcourts.gov/Services/Family-Courts/domestic-relations-court-resources/family-law-forms/12.982-Forms-A-G ↗
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Hillsborough County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing) or in person
Getting Certified Copies
online/mail/in-person/e-Certify
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 Hillsborough County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Hillsborough County (13th Judicial Circuit) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($414), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing) or in person with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Hillsborough County (13th Judicial Circuit)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — online/mail/in-person/e-certify
- 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Hillsborough County (13th Judicial Circuit) clerk before filing.