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The overview below reflects general process information only. Before you file, confirm every requirement, form, and fee directly with the Circuit Court or your county clerk. We are verifying this guide against official Florida sources and will publish the verified version soon.
In Florida, you file a name change petition with the Circuit Court in the county where you live. The filing fee is $401–412 (varies by county), and newspaper publication is generally not required. Fee waivers are available if you cannot afford the cost. Court and agency rules can change, so verify current requirements with your local court before filing.
Where you file
Circuit Court
Estimated court fee
$401–412 (varies by county)
Typical timeline
Varies by county; confirm with the clerk
Residency rule
Must be a resident of Florida (file in your county of residence)
Publication for general filings
Not required
Fee waiver available
Available — ask the clerk
Gender marker options
M / F
Minor — Minor Name Change - Personal Service or Publication (Packet #31)
View form Source: Official sourceAOSC13-49 — AOSC13-49 Electronic Service Via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (PDF)
View form Source: Official sourceA. — A. Instructions Adult Name Change.pdf (201 KB)
View form Source: Official document (external host)Optional — Optional - Consent for name change.pdf (192 KB)
View form Source: Official document (external host)A. — A. Instructions Minor Name Change.pdf (207 KB)
View form Source: Official document (external host)C. — C. Petition for name change minor.pdf (383 KB)
View form Source: Official document (external host)Links open on the publisher’s site. “Official source” means a court or agency published it, and “Archived copy” means an Internet Archive snapshot of a page that has moved. A third-party resource is not a court document and listing it is not an endorsement. Confirm every form with the Florida court before you file.
The filing fee is $401–412 (varies by county). Confirm the current amount with the court clerk before filing.
Fee waiver available: Yes
Fees vary by county and change over time — confirm with the clerk before filing.
No newspaper publication is currently required for adult name changes under Fla. Stat. § 68.07 (abolished 2022); some counties still describe historic practice — verify with your clerk.
Record sealing may be available after name change. Florida statewide materials fetched do not clearly provide an automatic publication waiver or trans-specific confidentiality protection. Petition requires extensive disclosure and adult cases generally require fingerprinting and criminal history checks.
A standard, reliable path for gender marker updates is not clearly available under current Florida policy.
Agency by agency
Gender marker rules differ by agency — driver license / ID, birth certificate, passport (federal), and SSA (federal) can each have different options and proof rules. Confirm the options for each record you plan to update.
Self-attestation: Verify with the relevant agency
Medical proof required: Verify with the relevant agency
Confirm current procedures with each agency before filing.
After receiving your court order, update your records in the following order. Some gender marker updates may not be available in Florida — verify with each agency.
Florida has 67 counties organized into 20 judicial circuits. Procedures vary by county. Confirm with your local Circuit Court clerk.
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In Florida, you file a name change petition with the Circuit Court in the county where you live. Requirements can vary by county and situation, so verify current instructions with the official court source before filing.
The filing fee in Florida is $401–412 (varies by county). Additional costs may apply (publication fees, certified copies, background checks) and fees can change. Source: FL Clerk of Courts fee schedules. Confirm the current amount with the court before filing.
Publication requirements in Florida vary by county and circumstance. Some counties may require newspaper publication while others do not. Check with your local court.
Yes, a court hearing is generally required.
Gender marker changes on Florida driver licenses and state IDs are currently restricted. Policy changes since 2024 have limited the availability of gender marker updates. This path should be verified with the relevant agency before proceeding.
Start with the official court or agency source linked on this page. NameRight provides informational guidance and preparation tools, not legal advice. Court and agency rules can change, so always verify before filing or paying fees.
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