Lee County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Lee County
Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County (Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller)
- Filing fee
- $400
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court, Fla. Stat. §68.07
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Lee County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
E-Certified Records online
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 Lee County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County (Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller) clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($400), 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 20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County (Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — e-certified records online
- 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 20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County (Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller) clerk before filing.