Monroe County, FL
How to Change Your Name in Monroe County
File your adult name change petition with the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida. The filing fee is $400. No newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida
- Filing fee
- $400
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the county where the petitioner resides (state-level rule, same as state baseline). Monroe County is served by the 16th Judicial Circuit; name-change petitions go through the Circuit Court via the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
- Court address
- 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 (main Clerk office). Additional counters: 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050; 88770 Overseas Highway Suite 2, Tavernier, FL 33070 (all from official clerk site).
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- Circuit Court
- Official forms
- www.monroe-clerk.com ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Monroe County
- Newspaper publication
- Not required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person
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 Monroe County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe 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 with the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe 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 Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Monroe County, Florida?
The court filing fee is $400. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Monroe County?
File with the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida. Venue rule: File in the county where the petitioner resides (state-level rule, same as state baseline). Monroe County is served by the 16th Judicial Circuit; name-change petitions go through the Circuit Court via the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Monroe County?
No — this court reports no newspaper publication requirement. Confirm this with the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida clerk before filing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Monroe 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 Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Monroe County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.