          Supreme Court of Florida
                                  ______________

                                   No. SC16-1253
                                  ______________


      IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT
                APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS.

                                [September 29, 2016]
                              CORRECTED OPINION

PER CURIAM.

      Pursuant to the procedures approved by this Court in Amendments to the

Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms, 810 So. 2d 1, 14

(Fla. 2000), this Court has internally reviewed the Florida Supreme Court

Approved Family Law Forms and has determined that amendments to forms

12.982(a), Petition for Change of Name (Adult), 12.982(c), Petition for Change of

Name (Minor Child(ren)), and 12.982(f), Petition for Change of Name (Family)

are necessary in light of certain statutory amendments. Input on these issues was

received from the Advisory Workgroup on the Florida Supreme Court Approved

Family Law Forms, which provided valuable assistance. We have jurisdiction. See

art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.
      Section 68.07, Florida Statutes, was amended, effective October 1, 2014, to

require that the result of a state and national criminal history records check for the

purposes of obtaining a name change must indicate whether the petitioner has

registered as a sexual predator or sexual offender. See ch. 2014-5, § 1, Laws of

Fla. Additionally, subsection 68.07(3)(i) requires that petitions for name change

must state “whether the petitioner has ever been required to register as a sexual

predator under s. 775.21 or as a sexual offender under s. 943.0435.” § 68.07(3)(i),

Fla. Stat. (2014). The amendments to the forms incorporate this new requirement.

      The amended forms are adopted as set forth in the appendix to this opinion,

fully engrossed, effective for immediate use. The forms may also be accessed and

downloaded from the Florida State Court’s website at

http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/problem-

solving-courts/family-courts/family-law-forms.stml. By adoption of the amended

forms, we express no opinion as to their correctness or applicability. We also

direct that the new and amended forms be published for comment. Interested

persons shall have sixty days from the date of this opinion to file comments with

the Court.1



      1. All comments must be filed with the Court on or before November 28,
2016, as well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the
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      It is so ordered.

LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON,
and PERRY, JJ., concur.

THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE AMENDMENTS.

Original Proceeding – Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms




comment wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this
case. If filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment
must be electronically filed via the Portal in accordance with In re: Electronic
Filing in the Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, Fla.
Admin. Order No. AOSC13-7 (Feb. 18, 2013). If filed by a non-lawyer or a
lawyer not licensed to practice in Florida, the comment must be electronically filed
via e-mail in accordance with In re Mandatory Submission of Electronic Copies of
Documents, Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC04-84 (Sept. 13, 2004). Electronically
filed documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. Any person
unable to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand deliver the originally
signed comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 South
Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1927; no additional copies are required or
will be accepted.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.982(a)
           PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT) (09/16)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when an adult wants the court to change his or her name. This form is not to
be used in connection with a dissolution of marriage or for adoption of child(ren). If you want a change
of name because of a dissolution of marriage or adoption of child(ren) that is not yet final, the change
of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or deputy
clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and
keep a copy for your records.

                                        What should I do next?

Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, you must have fingerprints submitted for a state
and national criminal records check. The fingerprints must be taken in a manner approved by the
Department of Law Enforcement and must be submitted to the Department for a state and national
criminal records check. You may not request a hearing on the petition until the clerk of court has
received the results of your criminal history records check. The clerk of court can instruct you on the
process for having the fingerprints taken and submitted, including information on law enforcement
agencies or service providers authorized to submit fingerprints electronically to the Department of Law
Enforcement. The process may take several weeks and you will have to pay for the cost of processing
the fingerprints and conducting the state and national criminal history records check. Please note that
the state and national criminal records check must indicate whether you have registered as a sexual
predator or a sexual offender and you must also indicate on this petition whether you have ever been
required to register as a sexual predator under section 775.21, Florida Statutes, or as a sexual
offender under section 943.0435, F.S.

Next, you must obtain a hearing date for the court to consider your request. If you are seeking to
restore a former name, a hearing on the petition MAY be held immediately after the petition is filed.
The final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held immediately after the clerk of
court receives the results of your criminal history records check. You should ask the clerk of court,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local procedure for setting a hearing. You may be
required to attend the final hearing. Included in these forms is a Final Judgment of Change of Name
(Adult), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(b), which the judge may use. You
should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant, to see if you need to bring a
final judgment form with you. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county,
case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(a), Petition for Change of Name (Adult)
(09/16)
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your hearing or trial.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your name. The
clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There will be charges for the certified
copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see Section 68.07, Florida Statutes.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

               IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of
Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or
receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must
review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through
the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started,
or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(a), Petition for Change of Name (Adult)
(09/16)
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                                              Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name of the petitioner. Your current name should go there, as you
are the one who is asking the court for something. The judicial circuit, case number, and division may be
obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and/or places that will need a copy of your final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools, etc. A
list will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of court after your
hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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(09/16)
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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR______________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.: ________________________
                                                                    Division: _________________________

_______________________________,
                       Petitioner.


                       PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT)
I, {full legal name} _________________________________, being sworn, certify that the following
information is true:
1. My complete present name is: _______________________________________________________
   I request that my name be changed to: ________________________________________________

2. I live in _________________ County, Florida, at {street address} _____________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________

3. I was born on {date}______________, in {city} _________________________, {county} __________
   ,
   {state} ______________________, {country} _________________.

4. My father’s full legal name: __________________________________________________________
   My mother’s full legal name: _________________________________________________________
   My mother’s maiden name: __________________________________________________________

5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
   Dates (to/from)           Address
   _______/_________ ____________________________________________________
   _______/_________ ____________________________________________________
   _______/_________ ____________________________________________________
   _______/_________ ____________________________________________________
   (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

6. Family
   [Indicate all that apply]
   ____ I am not married.
   ____ I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is: _____________________________________


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    ____ I do not have child(ren).
    ____ The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children, including
    those over 18, must be listed):
    Name {last, first, middle initial}         Age     Address, City, State
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

7. Former names
   [Indicate all that apply]
         My name has never been changed by a court.
         My name previously was changed by court order from ______________________________
   to _____________________________________on {date} _______________________________ ,
   by {court, city, and state}                                                             .
   A copy of the court order is attached.

           My name previously was changed by marriage from __________________________________
    to                                               on {date}                               ,
    in {city, county, and state}                                                             .
    A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        I have never been known or called by any other name.
        I have been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and explain
    where you were known or called by such name(s)}
    __________________________________________________________________________________

8. Occupation
   My occupation is:                                                                                             .
   I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                                 .
    During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:
    Dates (to/from)               Employer and employer’s address
    _______/_______             __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______             __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______             __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______             __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______             __________________________________________________________
    (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)
9. Business [Choose one only]

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          I do not own and operate a business.
          I own and operate a business. The name of the business is: ___________________________
    The street address is:                                                                       .
    My position with the business is:                                                            .
    I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                         .

10. Profession
    [Choose one only]
         I am not in a profession.
         I am in a profession. My profession is: _________________________________________
    I have practiced this profession:
    Dates (to/from)       Place and address
    _______/_______ __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______ __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______ __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______ __________________________________________________________
    (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

11. Education
    I have graduated from the following school(s):
    Degree        Date of
    Received      Graduation             School
    _________ _____________ __________________________________________________
    _________ _____________ __________________________________________________
    _________ _____________ __________________________________________________
    _________ _____________ __________________________________________________
    (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

12. Criminal History
    [Indicate all that apply]
           I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
    found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

          I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or
    nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.
    The details of my criminal history are:
    Date                 City/State              Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



    (______ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)


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    I _____ have____have not ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section 775.21,
    Florida Statutes.

    I _____ have ______have not ever been required to register as a sexual offender under section
    943.0435, Florida Statutes.

13. Bankruptcy
    [Choose one only]
        I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.

         I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                 , in {city}                           ,
    {county}                            , {state}      .
    (____ Please indicate here if you have filed additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
    page.)

14. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
    [Choose one only]
        I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

         The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
    Date      Amount Creditor           Court entering judgment and case number    {date} if Paid
                                                                                           _____
                                                                                           _____
                                                                                           _____
                                                                                           _____
    (_____ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

15. Fingerprints and Criminal History Records Check
    Unless I am seeking to restore a former name, a copy of my fingerprints has been taken in a manner
    approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and submitted for a state and national criminal
    history records check. I understand that I cannot request a hearing on my Petition until the Clerk
    of Court receives the results of the criminal history records check. I also understand that the state
    and national records check must indicate whether I have registered as either a sexual predator or
    sexual offender.
16. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
    invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or
    otherwise.

17. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have
    been fully restored.



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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                      _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of PETITIONER

                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: _____________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                   Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                   Designated E-Mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________ .



                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________                                      ,
{name of business}                                                                              ,
{address} ______________________________________________                                        ,
{city} ________________, {state}_____,{zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                   LAW FORM 12.982(c)
  PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN)) (09/16)

                              When should this form be used?

This form should be used when parents want the court to change the name of their minor
child(ren). For the purposes of this proceeding, a person under the age of 18 is a minor. This
form is not to be used in connection with an adoption, dissolution of marriage, or paternity
action. If you want a change of name for your child(ren) because of an adoption or paternity
action that is not yet final, the change of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or
deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court, in the county where
you live and keep a copy for your records. The Petition should only be completed by one
Petitioner for one child. If you wish to change the name of more than one child or if there is
more than one Petitioner, you should complete and file a Supplemental Form for Petition for
Change of Name (Minor Child) for each child and/or a Supplemental Form for Petition for
Change of Name. The supplemental form(s) is an attachment to the petition. Be sure that the
bottom of each page of each supplemental form is initialed by the petitioner(s).

                                    What should I do next?

Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, each adult petitioner(s)’s fingerprints must
be submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. The fingerprints must be
taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law Enforcement. The fingerprints must be
submitted to the Department of Law Enforcement for a state and national criminal history
records check. The Petitioner(s) may not request a hearing on the Petition until the copy of
the fingerprints are filed and the clerk of court has received the results of the criminal history
records check. The clerk of court can instruct you on the process for having the fingerprints
taken and submitted, including information on law enforcement agencies or service providers
authorized to submit fingerprints electronically to the Department of Law Enforcement. The
process may take several weeks and the parent or guardian of the minor must pay the cost of
processing the fingerprints and conducting the state and national history records check. Please
note that the state and national criminal records check must indicate whether you have
registered as either a sexual predator or a sexual offender and you must also indicate on this
petition whether you have ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section
775.21, Florida Statutes, or as a sexual offender under section 943.0435, Florida Statutes.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), Petition for Change of Name
(Minor Child(ren)) (09/16)
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If both parents agree to the change of name and live in the county where the change of name is
sought, you may both file as petitioners. In this situation, service is not necessary, and you
need only to set a hearing. You should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant about the local procedure for setting a hearing.

If only one parent is a resident of the county where the change of name(s) is sought or only one
parent asks for the child(ren)’s name(s) to be changed, the other parent must be notified and his
or her consent obtained, if possible. If the other parent consents to the change of name, a
Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.982(d), should be filed.

If the other parent does not consent to the change of name, you may still have a hearing on the
petition if you have properly notified the other parent about your petition and the hearing. If
you know where he or she lives, you must use personal service. If you absolutely do not know
where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. For more information about personal
and constructive service, you should refer [to] the “General Instructions for Self-Represented
Litigants” found at the beginning of these forms and the instructions to Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and 12.913(b) and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.913(a). However, the law regarding constructive service is very complex and you may
wish to consult an attorney regarding that issue.

Next, you must obtain a final hearing date for the court to consider your request. If you are
seeking to restore a former name, a hearing on the petition MAY be held immediately after the
petition is filed. The final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held
immediately after the clerk of court receives the results of your criminal history records check.
You should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local
procedure for setting a hearing. You may be required to attend the hearing. Included in these
forms is a Final Judgment of Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.982(e), which may be used when a judge grants a change of
name for a minor child(ren). If you attend the hearing, you should take the final judgment with
you. You should complete the top part of the form, including the circuit, county, case number,
division, and the name(s) of the petitioner(s) and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete.
It should be typed or printed in black ink.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your
child(ren)’s name(s). The clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There
will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), Petition for Change of Name
(Minor Child(ren)) (09/16)
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                         Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida
Statutes.

                  IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.

          IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in
electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or
through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules
of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of
Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current


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Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                         Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s). This means the parent(s) who
is (are) requesting the change of their child(ren)’s name(s). The judicial circuit, case number,
and division may be obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and places that will need a copy of the final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools,
etc. A list will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of
court after your hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill
out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping
you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the
bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), Petition for Change of Name
(Minor Child(ren)) (09/16)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF


                                           ,
                          Petitioner/Father,


                                           ,
                          Petitioner/Mother.


             PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))
I/We, {full legal name(s)}                                                           , being sworn, certify
that the following information is true:

I am/We are the birth or legal parent(s) or guardian of the minor child(ren) named in this petition.
[Choose only one]
    a. ____ There is only one minor child named in this petition.

    b. ____ There are {enter number of children}                    children named in this petition. The
       information on the first child is entered below.             I/We have attached the completed
       supplemental forms for each other child.

The adult petitioner(s)’s fingerprints have been taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law
Enforcement and submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. I /We understand
that I/we cannot request a hearing on my/our Petition until the clerk of court receives the results of
the criminal history records check. I/We also understand that the state and national records check
must indicate whether I/we have registered as either a sexual predator or a sexual offender.

A. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                      1   :

     1. Minor child’s complete present name is:


        I/We request that this minor child’s name be changed to:



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     2. The minor child lives in                   County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                                .

     3. The minor child was born on {date}                          , in {city, county, state, country}
                                                                                                                .

     4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                             .
        The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                             .
        The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                                 .

     5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
        Dates (to/from)             Address
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        _______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

     6. [Choose one only]
        _____The minor child is not married.
        _____ The minor child is married to: {full legal name} __________________________________.


     7. [Choose one only]
        _____The minor child has no children.
        _____The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter full name(s) and date(s) of
             birth} ___________________________________________________________________.

     8. Former names.
        [Indicate all that apply]
        _____The minor child’s name has never been changed by a court.

        _____The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from _______________
        to                            on {date}              , by {court, city, and state}
                                                                                                                .
        A copy of the court order is attached.

        _____The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from _________________
        to                                              on {date}                             , in
        {city, county, and state}                                                                                   .
        A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.


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        _____The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.

        _____The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s)
        and explain where child was known or called by such name(s)} ____________________
        _____________________________________________________________________                     _____.
     9. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and operate a
         business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a job, explain:
                                                                                                         .

     10. Criminal History.
         [Indicate all that apply]
        _____ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo
                contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
                adjudication.

        _____ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for or
              charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a
              criminal offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:

                 Date             City/State                Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)

        (_____Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        _____ The minor child _____ has _____has not ever been required to register as a sexual
        predator under section 775.21, Florida Statutes.

        _____ The minor child _____has _____has not ever been required to register as a sexual
        offender under section 943.0435, Florida Statutes


     11.    Money Judgments.
        [Choose one only]
        _____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has ever
               been entered against him or her.

        _____ The following money judgment(s) has been entered against him or her:
        Date    Amount Creditor        Court entering judgment and case number     if Paid {date}
                                                                                   _____
                                                                                   _____
                                                                                   _____
                                                                                   _____




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B. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER(S):
   ( ) FATHER ( ) MOTHER ( ) GUARDIAN
   ( ) A Supplemental Form has been attached for the other parent or petitioner.

    1. My complete present name is: __________________________________________________.
    2. I live in ________________ County, Florida, at {street address} ___________________________
       _________________________________________________________________                          .

    3. Bankruptcy
       [Choose one only]
            I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.
            I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                , in {city}                           ,
       {county}                        , {state}                          .
       (___ Please indicate here if you have filed additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
       page.)

    4. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
       [Choose one only]
            I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.
            The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
       Date      Amount Creditor          Court entering judgment and case number    if Paid {date}
                                                                                     _____
                                                                                     _____
                                                                                     _____
                                                                                     _____

    5. Criminal History
       Indicate all that apply
            I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
       found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

             I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or
        nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
        adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:
        Date             City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)




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        (______ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        I _____ have____have not ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section
        775.21, Florida Statutes.

        I _____ have ______have not ever been required to register as a sexual offender under section
        943.0435, Florida Statutes.

    6. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
       invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
       or otherwise.

    7. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if ever suspended, they have been fully restored.



I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                      _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of PETITIONER

                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: _____________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                   Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                   Designated E-Mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________ .


                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



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                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________                                      ,
{name of business}                                                                              ,
{address} ______________________________________________                                        ,
{city} ________________, {state}_____,{zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________




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       ADULT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILDREN)

                                                            Case No.: ______________________________

    THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER(S):
    ( ) FATHER ( ) MOTHER ( ) GUARDIAN

    1. My complete present name is: __________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________ .

    2. I live in ________________ County, Florida, at {street address} ___________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

    3. Bankruptcy
       [Choose one only]
            I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.
            I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                , in {city}                           ,
       {county}                      , {state}         .
       (___ Please indicate here if you have filed additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
       page.)

4. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
      [Choose one only]
            I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

            The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
        Date         Amount Creditor              Court entering judgment and case number               if Paid
        {date}
        ______      ________ _________ ________________________________
        ______      ________ _________ ________________________________
        ______      ________ _________ ________________________________
        ______      ________ _________ ________________________________
        ______ ________         _________ ________________________________
        (____ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

    5. Criminal History
       [Indicate all that apply]
             I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
       found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

              I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty

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        or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
        adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:

        Date             City/State                Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        I _____ have____have not ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section
        775.21, Florida Statutes.

        I _____ have ______have not ever been required to register as a sexual offender under section
        943.0435, Florida Statutes.

    6. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
       invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
       or otherwise.

    7. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if ever suspended, they have been fully restored.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                      _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of PETITIONER

                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: _____________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                   Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                   Designated E-Mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________ .



                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________                                      ,
{name of business}                                                                              ,
{address} ______________________________________________                                        ,
{city} ________________, {state}_____,{zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________ .


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SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))

                                                            Case No.:

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                     :

     1. Minor child’s complete present name is:

        I/We request that this minor child’s name be changed to:


     2. The minor child lives in                   County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                                .

     3. The minor child was born on {date}                                , in {city, county, state, country}
                                                                                                                .

     4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                             .
        The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                             .
        The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                                 .

     5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
        Dates (to/from)             Address
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ___________________________________________________________
        ______/_________        ___________________________________________________________
        ______/_________        ___________________________________________________________
        ______/_________        ___________________________________________________________
        ______/_________        ___________________________________________________________
        (_____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)




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    MINOR CHILD # ________, continued

     6. [Choose one only]
        _____The minor child is not married.
        _____ The minor child is married to: {full legal name} __________________________________.

     7. [Choose one only]
        _____The minor child has no children.
        _____The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter full name(s) and date(s) of
             birth} ___________________________________________________________________.

     8. Former names.
        [Indicate all that apply]
        _____The minor child’s name has never been changed by a court.

        _____The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from _______________
        to                                                                                     on
        {date}                           , by {court, city, and state}                           .
        A copy of the court order is attached.

        _____The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from _________________
        to                                        on {date}                 , in {city, county, and
        state}                                                                                    .
        A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        _____The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.

        _____The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s)
        and explain where child was known or called by such name(s)} ____________________
        _____________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________

     9. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and operate a
         business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a job, explain:
                                                                                                   .

     10. Criminal History.
         [Indicate all that apply]
        _____ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo
                contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
                adjudication.

        _____ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for or
              charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a
              criminal offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:


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    MINOR CHILD # ________, continued

        Date             City/State                Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)


        (_____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        _____ The minor child _____ has _____has not ever been required to register as a sexual
              predator under section 775.21, Florida Statutes.

        _____ The minor child _____has _____has not ever been required to register as a sexual
              offender under section 943.0435, Florida Statutes

     11.    Money Judgments.
        [Choose one only]
        _____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has ever
               been entered against him or her.

        _____ The following money judgment(s) has been entered against him or her:
        Date    Amount Creditor        Court entering judgment and case number     {date} if Paid
                                                                                   _____
                                                                                   _____
                                                                                   _____




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.982(f)
        PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY) (09/16)

                                   When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a family wants the court to change its name. This form is not to be used
in connection with a dissolution of marriage, paternity, or adoption action. If you want a change of
name because of a dissolution of marriage, paternity, or adoption action that is not yet final, the change
of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or deputy
clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and
keep a copy for your records. The petition should only be completed for one adult. If you wish to
change the name(s) of another adult and/or any child(ren), you should complete and file with the clerk
of court the attached Supplemental Form(s) for Petition for Change of Name (Family) for each additional
family member. Be sure that the bottom of each page of each supplemental form is initialed.

                                         What should I do next?

Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, each adult petitioner must have fingerprints
submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. The fingerprints must be taken in a
manner approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and must be submitted to the Department
for a state and national criminal history records check. You may not request a hearing on the petition
until the clerk of court has received the results of your criminal history records check. The clerk of
court can instruct you on the process for having the fingerprints taken and submitted, including
information on law enforcement agencies or service providers authorized to submit finger prints
electronically to the Department of Law Enforcement. The process may take several weeks and you will
have to pay for the cost of processing the fingerprints and conducting the state and national criminal
history records check. Please note that the state and national criminal records check must indicate
whether you have registered as either a sexual predator or a sexual offender and you must also
indicate on this petition whether you have ever been required to register as a sexual predator under
section 775.21, Florida Statutes, or as a sexual offender under section 943.0435, Florida Statutes.

If any of the children for whom you are requesting this change of name are not the legal children of both
adults filing this petition, you must obtain the consent of the legal parent(s). A parent not named as a
petitioner in this action may consent by submitting a Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(d).

If the other parent does not consent to the change of name, you may still have a hearing on the petition
if you have properly notified the other parent about your petition and the hearing. If you know where
he or she lives, you must use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you

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may use constructive service. For more information about personal and constructive service, you
should refer to the “General Instructions for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the beginning of
these forms and the instructions to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and
12.913(b) and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a). The law on constructive
service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding constructive service.

Next, you must obtain a final hearing date for the court to consider your request. If you are seeking to
restore a former name, hearing on the petition MAY be held immediately after the petition is filed. The
final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held immediately after the clerk of court
receives the results of your criminal history records check. You should ask the clerk of court, family law
intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local procedure for setting a hearing. You may be required
to attend the hearing. Included in these forms is a Final Judgment of Change of Name (Family), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(g), which may be used when a judge grants a change
of name for a family. If you attend the hearing, you should take the final judgment form with you. You
should complete the top part of this form, including the circuit, county, case number, division, the
name(s) of the petitioner(s) and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete. It should be typed or
printed in black ink.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your family’s
name. The clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There will be charges for the
certified copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes.

                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

               IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of
Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or

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receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must
review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through
the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started,
or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                              Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s). This is (are) the parent(s) who is/are
requesting the change of their family’s name(s). The judicial circuit, case number, and division may be
obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and places that will need a copy of the final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools, etc. A
list will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of court after your
hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF

                                       ,
                      Petitioner/Father,

                                      ,
                     Petitioner/Mother.


                      PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)
I/We, {full legal name(s)} ____________________________________________________, being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:
There are {enter number}                __ adults named in this petition. A supplemental form is
attached for each adult not set out below.
There are {enter number}                __ children named in this petition. I am/We are the birth or
legal parents or guardian of the minor child(ren) named in this petition. I/We have attached a
completed supplemental form for each minor child.
Unless I am seeking to restore a former name, a copy of the fingerprints of each adult person seeking a
name change in this petition has/have been taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law
Enforcement, and submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. I/We understand
that I/we cannot request a hearing on my/our Petition until the clerk of court receives the results of
the criminal history records check. I/We also understand that the state and national records check
must indicate whether I/we have registered as either a sexual predator or sexual offender.


THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER:
( ) HUSBAND ( ) WIFE ( ) GUARDIAN
( ) A Supplemental Form has been attached for the other parent or petitioner.

    1. My complete present name is:                                                                           .
       I request that my name be changed to:                                                                  .

    2. I live in                           County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                              .

    3. I was born on {date}                       , in {city}                      , {county}                 ,
       {state}         , {country}                                                                            .

    4. My father’s full legal name:                                                                           .


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        My mother’s full legal name:                                                                          .
        My mother’s maiden name:                                                                              .

    5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)           Address
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
       (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. Family
       [Indicate all that apply]
       _____ I am not married.
       _____ I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is:                                              .
       _____ I do not have child(ren).
       _____The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children, including
       those over 18, must be listed):
       Name {last, first, middle initial}      Age                     Address, City, State




        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)
    7. Former names
       [Indicate all that apply]
       ____My name has never been changed by a court.
       ____My name previously was changed by court order from
       to                                  on {date}                             , by {court, city, and state}
                                                                                                             .
        A copy of the court order is attached.

        _____My name previously was changed by marriage from
        to                                                                                                 on
        {date}                 , in {city, county, and state}                                                .
        A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        _____I have never been known or called by any other name.
        _____I have been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and explain
        where you were known or called by such name(s)}
                                                                                                 .


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    8. Occupation
       My occupation is:                                                                                      .
       I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                              .
        During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:
        Dates (to/from)          Employer and employer’s address
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    9. Business
       [Choose one only]
       ____I do not own and operate a business.
       ____I own and operate a business. The name of the business is:                                         .
           The street address is:                                                                             .
           My position with the business is:                                                                  .
           I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                               .

    10. Profession
        [Choose one only]
        ____I am not in a profession.
        ____I am in a profession. My profession is:___________________________________________
        I have practiced this profession:
        Dates (to/from)          Place and address
                        /
                        /
                        /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    11. Education
        I have graduated from the following school(s):
        Degree              Date of
        Received            Graduation         School




        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    12. Criminal History

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        [Indicate all that apply]
        _____ I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or
                have been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

        _____ I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled
              guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense,
              regardless of adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:

                Date             City/State                 Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)

        (_____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        I _____ have____have not ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section
        775.21, Florida Statutes.

        I _____ have ______have not ever been required to register as a sexual offender under section
        943.0435, Florida Statutes.

    13. Bankruptcy
        [Choose one only]
        ____ I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.

        ____ I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                      , in {city}                   ,
            {county}                    , {state}               .
        (____ Please indicate here if you have had additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
        page.)

    14. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
        [Choose one only]
        ____I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

        ____The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
        Date            Amount         Creditor        Court entering judgment and case number if Paid
        {date}
                                                                                          ____
                                                                                          ____
                                                                                          ____
                                                                                          ____
                                                                                          ____
        (____ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

    15. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
        invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
        or otherwise.

    16. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have


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        been fully restored.


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                     _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of PETITIONER

                                                  Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                  Address: _____________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                  Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                  Designated E-Mail Address(es):____________________
                                                  _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________ .


                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________                                      ,
{name of business}                                                                              ,
{address} ______________________________________________                                        ,
{city} ________________, {state}_____,{zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________ .




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ADULT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)

                                                            Case No.:

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER:
( ) HUSBAND ( ) WIFE ( ) GUARDIAN

    1. My complete present name is:
                                                                                                              .
        I request that my name be changed to:
                                                                                                              .

    2. I live in          County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                              .

    3. I was born on {date}                       , in {city}                      , {county}                 ,
       {state}         , {country}                                      .

    4. My father’s full legal name:                                                                           .
       My mother’s full legal name:                                                                           .
       My mother’s maiden name:                                                                               .

    5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
        Dates (to/from)         Address
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. Family
       [Indicate all that apply]
       _____ I am not married.
       _____I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is:                                               .
       _____ I do not have child(ren).
       _____The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children, including
       those over 18, must be listed):
       Name {last, first, middle initial}              Age                     Address, City, State




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        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    7. Former names
       [Indicate all that apply]
       ____My name has never been changed by a court.

        ____My name previously was changed by court order from______________________________
           to                                                                             on
           {date}                       by {court, city, and state}                          .
           A copy of the court order is attached.

        ____My name previously was changed by marriage from _______________________________
           to                           on {date}
           in {city, county, and state}                                                     .
           A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        ____I have never been known or called by any other name.

        ____I have been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and explain
        where you were known or called by such name(s)} _____________________________________

    8. Occupation
       My occupation is:                                                                                      .
       I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                              .
        During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:
        Dates (to/from)          Employer and employer’s address
               /
               /
                /
                /
                /
                /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    9. Business
       [Indicate all that apply]
       ____ I do not own and operate a business.

        ____ I own and operate a business. The name of the business is:                                       .
          The street address is:                                                                       .
          My position with the business is:                                                                   .
          I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                                .


    10. Profession
        [Indicate all that apply]

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        ____I am not in a profession.
        ____I am in a profession. My profession is:                                                           .
        I have practiced this profession:
        Dates (to/from)          Place and address
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
        (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    11. Education
        I have graduated from the following school(s):
        Degree         Date of
        Received       Graduation              School




        (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    12. Criminal History
        [Indicate all that apply]
        ____ I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
              found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

        ____ I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty
            or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
            adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:

        Date             City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)

        (_____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        I _____ have____have not ever been required to register as a sexual predator under section
        775.21, Florida Statutes.

        I _____ have ______have not ever been required to register as a sexual offender under section
        943.0435, Florida Statutes.

    13. Bankruptcy
        [Choose one only]
        ____I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.




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        ____I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                       , in {city}                   ,
            {county}                                   , {state}                 .
        (____ Please indicate here if you have had additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
        page.)

    14. Creditors’ Judgments
        [Choose one only]
        ____I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

        ____The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
        Date            Amount         Creditor       Court entering judgment and case number if Paid
        {date}
                                                                                           ____
                                                                                           ____
                                                                                           ____
                                                                                           ____
                                                                                           ____
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    15. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
        invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
        or otherwise.

    16. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have
        been fully restored.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                     _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of PETITIONER

                                                  Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                  Address: _____________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                  Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                  Designated E-Mail Address(es):____________________
                                                  _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________ .



                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________                                      ,
{name of business}                                                                              ,
{address} ______________________________________________                                        ,
{city} ________________, {state}_____,{zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________ .




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         CHILD SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)

                                                          Case No.:

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT MINOR CHILD #                          :

    1. Minor child’s complete present name is:

        I/We request that minor child’s name be changed to:


    2. The minor child lives in                    County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                         .

    3. The minor child was born on                                 , in {city, county, state, country}
                                                                                                         .

    4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                       .
       The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                       .
       The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                           .

    5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)                   Address
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
       (____ Please indicate here if continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. [Choose one only]
       ____The minor child is not married
       ____The minor child is married to: {full legal name}                                              .

    7. [Choose one only]
       ____The minor child has no children.
       ____The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter name(s) and date(s)
           of birth}                                                                           .

    8. Former names
       [Indicate all that apply]
       ____The minor child’s name has never been changed by court order.
       ____The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from __________
           to                                                on {date} __________________
            {court, city, and state}                                                    .

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        A copy of the court order is attached.
        ____ The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from ______________
             to                                                       on {date} __________,
             in {city, county, and state}                                                 .
             A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        ____The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.
        ____ The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list
           name(s) and explain where child was known or called by such name(s)} _________
           ____________________________________________________________________
           ____________________________________________________________________ .

    9. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and
       operate a business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a
       job, explain: _____________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

    10. Criminal History
        [Indicate all that apply]
        ____ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo
        contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
        adjudication.

        ____ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for
        or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a
        criminal offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:

        Date             City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

        _____ The minor child _____ has _____has not ever been required to register as a
        sexual predator under section 775.21, Florida Statutes.

        _____ The minor child _____has _____has not ever been required to register as a sexual
        offender under section 943.0435, Florida Statutes.

    11. Money Judgments
        [Choose one only]
        ____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has
            ever been entered against him or her.

        ____ The following money judgment(s) has been entered against him or her:
        Date      Amount     Creditor   Court entering judgment and case number               if Paid
        {date}
        ______ ________ _________ ________________________________

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        ______ ________ _________ ________________________________
        (_____Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)




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