Name change in florida 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Petition for Change of Name (Adult) in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your current full legal name in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Fill in your requested new name, ensuring it is clear and accurate.
4. Provide your residential address, including street, city, and county details.
5. Complete the section regarding your birth information, including date and place of birth.
6. Indicate your parents' full legal names and any maiden names as required.
7. List all addresses where you have lived since birth, ensuring to include dates.
8. Specify your marital status and provide details about any children if applicable.
9. Detail any former names you have had and attach relevant documentation if necessary.
10. Complete sections on occupation, business ownership, profession, education, criminal history, bankruptcy, and creditor judgments as applicable.
11. Ensure you have submitted fingerprints for a criminal history check if not restoring a former name.
12. Review all entries for accuracy before signing the document before a notary public or deputy clerk.

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