Miami-Dade County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Miami-Dade County
Court Information
- Court
- Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (Eleventh Judicial Circuit)
- Filing fee
- $401
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- Family Court Division, Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit (Fla. Stat. 68.07)
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Miami-Dade County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
online/mail/in-person
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 Miami-Dade County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (Eleventh 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), by mail or in person with the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (Eleventh Judicial Circuit)
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — online/mail/in-person
- 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 Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (Eleventh Judicial Circuit) clerk before filing.