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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 68
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS
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68.07 Change of name.—
(1) Chancery courts have jurisdiction to change the name of any person residing in this state on petition of the person filed in the county in which he or she resides.
(2)(a) Before the court hearing on a petition for a name change, the petitioner must have fingerprints submitted for a state and national criminal history records check, except if a former name is being restored. Fingerprints for the petitioner shall be taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and shall be submitted electronically to the department for state processing for a criminal history records check. The department shall submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national processing. The department shall submit the results of the state and national records check, which must indicate whether the petitioner has registered as a sexual predator or a sexual offender, to the clerk of the court. The court shall consider the results in reviewing the information contained in the petition and evaluating whether to grant the petition.
(b) When a petition is filed which requires a criminal history records check, the clerk of the court shall instruct the petitioner on the process for having fingerprints taken and submitted, including providing information on law enforcement agencies or service providers authorized to submit fingerprints electronically to the Department of Law Enforcement.
(c) The cost of processing fingerprints and conducting the state and national criminal history records check required under this subsection shall be borne by the petitioner for the name change or by the parent or guardian of a minor for whom a name change is being sought.
(3) Each petition shall be verified and show:
(a) That the petitioner is a bona fide resident of and domiciled in the county where the change of name is sought.
(b) If known, the date and place of birth of the petitioner, the petitioner’s father’s name, the petitioner’s mother’s maiden name, and where the petitioner has resided since birth.
(c) If the petitioner is married, the name of the petitioner’s spouse and if the petitioner has children, the names and ages of each and where they reside.
(d) If the petitioner’s name has previously been changed and when and where and by what court.
(e) The petitioner’s occupation and where the petitioner is employed and has been employed for 5 years next preceding the filing of the petition. If the petitioner owns and operates a business, the name and place of it shall be stated and the petitioner’s connection therewith and how long the petitioner has been identified with that business. If the petitioner is in a profession, the profession shall be stated, where the petitioner has practiced the profession, and if a graduate of a school or schools, the name or names thereof, date of graduation, and degrees received.
(f) Whether the petitioner has been generally known or called by any other names and if so, by what names and where.
(g) Whether the petitioner has ever been adjudicated a bankrupt and if so, where and when.
(h) Whether the petitioner has ever been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication, and if so, when and where.
(i) 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.
(j) Whether any money judgment has ever been entered against the petitioner and if so, the name of the judgment creditor, the amount and date thereof, the court by which entered, and whether the judgment has been satisfied.
(k) That the petition is filed for no ulterior or illegal purpose and granting it will not in any manner invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or otherwise.
(l) That the petitioner’s civil rights have never been suspended or, if the petitioner’s civil rights have been suspended, that full restoration of civil rights has occurred.
(4) The hearing on a petition for restoring a former name may be held immediately after it is filed. The hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held immediately after the clerk receives the results of the criminal history records check.
(5) On filing the final judgment, the clerk of the court shall, if the birth occurred in this state, send a report of the judgment to the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health on a form to be furnished by the department. The form must contain sufficient information to identify the original birth certificate of the person, the new name, and the file number of the judgment. This report shall be filed by the department with respect to a person born in this state and shall become a part of the vital statistics of this state. With respect to a person born in another state, the clerk of the court shall provide the petitioner with a certified copy of the final judgment.
(6) The clerk of the court must, within 5 business days after the filing of the final judgment, send a report of the judgment to the Department of Law Enforcement on a form to be furnished by that department. If the petitioner is required to register as a sexual predator or a sexual offender pursuant to s. 775.21 or s. 943.0435, the clerk of court shall electronically notify the Department of Law Enforcement of the name change, in a manner prescribed by that department, within 2 business days after the filing of the final judgment. The Department of Law Enforcement must send a copy of the report to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which may be delivered by electronic transmission. The report must contain sufficient information to identify the petitioner, including the results of the criminal history records check if applicable, the new name of the petitioner, and the file number of the judgment. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall monitor the records of any sexual predator or sexual offender whose name has been provided to it by the Department of Law Enforcement. If the sexual predator or sexual offender does not obtain a replacement driver license or identification card within the required time as specified in s. 775.21 or s. 943.0435, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall notify the Department of Law Enforcement. The Department of Law Enforcement shall notify applicable law enforcement agencies of the predator’s or offender’s failure to comply with registration requirements. Any information retained by the Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may be revised or supplemented by said departments to reflect changes made by the final judgment. With respect to a person convicted of a felony in another state or of a federal offense, the Department of Law Enforcement must send the report to the respective state’s office of law enforcement records or to the office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Law Enforcement may forward the report to any other law enforcement agency it believes may retain information related to the petitioner.
(7) A husband and wife and minor children may join in one petition for change of name and the petition must show the facts required of a petitioner as to the husband and wife and the names of the minor children may be changed at the discretion of the court.
(8) When only one parent petitions for a change of name of a minor child, process shall be served on the other parent and proof of such service shall be filed in the cause; however, if the other parent is a nonresident, constructive notice of the petition may be given pursuant to chapter 49, and proof of publication shall be filed in the cause without the necessity of recordation.
(9) This section does not apply to any change of name in proceedings for dissolution of marriage or for adoption of children.
History.—s. 1, ch. 1324, 1862; RS 1543; GS 2007; RGS 3275; CGL 5083; s. 1, ch. 28159, 1953; s. 1, ch. 29921, 1955; s. 1, ch. 61-152; s. 17, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 67-475; s. 1, ch. 73-300; s. 26, ch. 87-387; s. 1, ch. 94-304; s. 1369, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 95-283; s. 86, ch. 97-237; s. 1, ch. 2004-34; s. 7, ch. 2006-176; s. 1, ch. 2009-173; s. 1, ch. 2014-5; s. 40, ch. 2016-24; s. 4, ch. 2021-156; s. 10, ch. 2024-71; ss. 24, 55, ch. 2025-156.
Note.—Former ss. 69.02, 62.031.

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In Re Fam. Law Rules of Procedure, 663 So. 2d 1049 (Fla. 1995).

Cited 15 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 581, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 1953, 1995 WL 689537

...rt agrees. However, if one parent asks for a name change for minor child(ren), process must be served on the other parent ( Family Law Form 12.910(a)) and proof of service on the other parent must be filed with the court. For further information see § 68.07, Florida Statutes....
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Isom v. Cir. Court of Tenth Jud. Cir., 437 So. 2d 732 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983).

Cited 10 times | Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal

...We reverse. While an inmate at Avon Park Correctional Institution, appellant petitioned the court to change his name from Gregory Keith Isom to Talib Muhammad Abdullah. Appellant's petition was sworn to and facially complied with all of the requirements of section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1981)....
...the general public. Therefore, a petition under this statute should generally be granted unless sought for a wrongful or fraudulent purpose. In re Application of Knight; 65 C.J.S. Names § 11; see also In re Hooper, 436 So.2d 401 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983); § 68.07(j), Fla....
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Gosby v. Third Jud. Circuit, 586 So. 2d 1056 (Fla. 1991).

Cited 7 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 16 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 638, 1991 Fla. LEXIS 1696, 1991 WL 194212

...State, 510 So.2d 1124 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987); Isom v. Circuit Court, 437 So.2d 732 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). The real issue in this case is whether the trial court can make Gosby's physical presence at a hearing a condition precedent to granting a name change under section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1987). Under this statute, a petition for a name change must be verified and must include such information as whether the petitioner is a convicted felon, has been known or called by any other names, and has ever been adjudicated bankrupt. Id. § 68.07(2)(f)-(h). The petition also must show that it is filed for no ulterior or illegal purpose and granting it will not invade the property rights of others. Id. § 68.07(2)(j). To determine whether the allegations in the name change petition are true, the trial court has discretion to order a hearing if the court chooses. See id. § 68.07(3)....
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Amendments to the Florida Fam. Law Rules, 713 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 1998).

Cited 7 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 105, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 475, 1998 WL 166533

...There will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how much those charges are. Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Pro Se Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
..._______________________ IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF _____________________________________, Petitioner. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT) This cause came before the Court on { date }___, for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name (Adult) under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
...There will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how much those charges are. Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Pro Se Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
...Otherwise, it may be filed separately after it has been completed. Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Pro Se Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information see section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child), Florida Family Law Form 12.982(c), or Petition for Change of Name (Family), Florida Family Law Form 12.982(f)....
...________, Petitioner/Father, _____________________________________, Petitioner/Mother. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN)) This cause came before the Court on { date } _____________, for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
...There will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how much those charges are. Where can I look for more information? Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Pro Se Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
..._______________ Petitioner/Father, _____________________________________ Petitioner/Mother. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY) This cause came before the Court on { date } __________________, for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
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Amendments to the Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure & Fam. Law Forms, 810 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 2000).

Cited 4 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 13, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 2272, 2000 WL 1352932

of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes. Special notes ... The heading
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Davis v. State, 510 So. 2d 1124 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987).

Cited 4 times | Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal | 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1919

...Appellant, Stanley Harvey Davis, appeals the denial of his petition for a name change. The Attorney General, representing the State of Florida, has filed a brief defending the trial court's denial of the petition for name change. In its brief the State conceded that appellant's petition facially appears to comply with section 68.07, Florida Statutes, (1985)....
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In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure-Mgmt. of Cases Involving Complex Litig., 15 So. 3d 558 (Fla. 2009).

Cited 3 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 336, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 927, 2009 WL 1473978

...all matters relating to juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights pursuant to Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. If you check this subcategory, you should also check "Other." (O) Name Change—all matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
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In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure-Mgmt. of Cases Involving Complex Litig., 30 So. 3d 477 (Fla. 2009).

Cited 2 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 576, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 1795, 2009 WL 3296237

...*489 (L) Adoption Arising Out of Chapter 63 — all matters relating to adoption pursuant to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, excluding any matters arising out of Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. (M) Name Change — all matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
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Coolidge v. Ulbrich, 733 So. 2d 1092 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999).

Cited 2 times | Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 6006, 1999 WL 309097

v. Roberts, 559 So.2d 429 (Fla. 4th DCA 1990); § 68.07(8), Fla. Stat. (1997). We reverse that portion
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Brown v. Name Change, 611 So. 2d 1355 (Fla. 2d DCA 1993).

Cited 2 times | Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal | 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 82, 1993 WL 5346

...The appellant seeks review of a final order denying his petition for change of name. We reverse. Kenneth S. Brown, an inmate, petitioned the trial court requesting that his name be changed to Akenaton-Yahkub Azrael. The petition was sworn to and complied with the statutory criteria set forth in section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1991)....
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In Re Keppro, 573 So. 2d 140 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991).

Cited 2 times | Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 1991 WL 2321

...While an inmate at the Mayo Correctional Institution in Lafayette County, the appellant filed a petition in the circuit court seeking an order changing his name to Darrell Lee McQuaid. The petition was under oath and responded to each of the statutory criteria set forth in Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1987)....
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In Re Name Change Petition of Mullin, 892 So. 2d 1214 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005).

Cited 2 times | Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal | 2005 WL 327471

...The petition alleged that Mullin was convicted of a felony in 1980, that he seeks to change his name in accordance with his religious beliefs, and that he has no illegal or ulterior motive in seeking such a name change. After a telephonic hearing, the trial court, citing section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2003), denied Mullin's petition, finding that under the statute a petition for name change must be denied if the petitioner is a convicted felon and has not had his civil rights restored. A facially sufficient petition for name change should be granted in the absence of evidence of a wrongful or fraudulent purpose. Isom v. Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, 437 So.2d 732 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). Section 68.07(2)(a)-(k) sets forth the information that a petition for a change of name must include to be facially sufficient....
...Accordingly, we reverse the order denying Mullin's petition and remand for further proceedings. Reversed and remanded. VILLANTI, J., Concurs. CASANUEVA, J., Concurs with opinion. CASANUEVA, Judge, Concurring. I fully concur with the court's opinion. I write to express an underlying concern that section 68.07(2)(k), Florida Statutes (2003), may violate the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, its counterpart in article I, section 3, of the Florida Constitution, the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), [1] or all of the above....
...Prior to the 1995 bill that added paragraph (k), the requirements of a petition to change name set forth in this section were of an informational or demographic nature. The informational content of the petition worked in conjunction with the requirement of section 68.07(5) that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement be provided *1216 a copy of the final judgment of name change in those instances where the petitioner was a convicted felon....
...Thus, a strong argument can be presented that paragraph (k) would be unconstitutional if it operated to prevent Mr. Mullin or other inmates from changing their names for religious reasons. Because the 1995 amendment places paragraph (k), and perhaps the balance of section 68.07(2), at risk of being held unconstitutional, it may be worthwhile for our legislature to consider its operation and take such action as it deems appropriate....
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In Re Petition of Scala, 523 So. 2d 714 (Fla. 4th DCA 1988).

Cited 2 times | Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 1988 WL 35645

...state's attorney and a court reporter, preparatory to possible criminal perjury charges. The central issue was whether the mother perjured herself in stating in her affidavit, to achieve constructive service of process on a non-resident father [see section 68.07(6), Florida Statutes (1985)], that she had made diligent search and inquiry and that her ex-husband's residence was unknown to her....
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Casey v. State, 604 So. 2d 1281 (Fla. 5th DCA 1992).

Cited 1 times | Published | Florida 5th District Court of Appeal | 1992 WL 217073

...We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. While incarcerated at Okaloosa Correctional Institution appellant petitioned to change his name to Shabazz Abdul Malik. Appellant's petition was verified and facially complied with the requirements of section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1991)....
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In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 173 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2015).

Cited 1 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida

of these forms. For further information, see Section 68.07, Florida Statutes. *680IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Jordan v. Robinson, 39 So. 3d 416 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010).

Cited 1 times | Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 9198, 2010 WL 2675351

statutory name change procedure contained in section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2009), does not alter his
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Barton v. Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Jud. Circuit, 659 So. 2d 1262 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995).

Cited 1 times | Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 9149, 1995 WL 509270

reporting the hearing. Our change of name statute, section 68.07, Florida Statutes, requires that a petition
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In Re Hooper, 436 So. 2d 401 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983).

Cited 1 times | Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal

...itioner's minor children would then have a name different from that of their mother. We do not find that a reason of that nature would constitute grounds for denial of the petition here. See Moskowitz v. Moskowitz, 118 N.H. 199, 385 A.2d 120 (1978). Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1981), which contains requirements to be met to authorize a name change, does not *403 provide for any restriction for a change of name by a custodial mother whose children would have a name different from that of their mother....
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In Re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 200 So. 3d 1229 (Fla. 2016).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const. Section 68.07, Florida Statutes, was amended, effective October
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 200 So. 3d 1229 (Fla. 2016).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 411, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 2136, 2016 WL 5940106

jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const. Section 68.07, Florida Statutes, was amended, effective October
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Gen. Practice & Jud. Admin., Florida Rules of Crim. Procedure, Florida Prob. Rules, Florida Rules of Traffic Court, Florida Small Claims Rules, Florida Rules of Juv. Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, & Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure (Fla. 2021).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (O) Paternity/Disestablishment
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Gen. Practice & Jud. Admin., Florida Rules of Crim. Procedure, Florida Prob. Rules, Florida Rules of Traffic Court, Florida Small Claims Rules, Florida Rules of Juv. Procedure, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, & Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure (Fla. 2021).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (O) Paternity/Disestablishment
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Ryan v. Rehberg, 744 So. 2d 1132 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999).

Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 14136, 1999 WL 973515

last name from Ryan to Rehberg pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1993). On February 22, 1995
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Kolb v. State, 230 So. 3d 1243 (Fla. 3d DCA 2017).

Published | Florida 3rd District Court of Appeal

the restoration of the applicant’s civil rights. § 68.07(3)(Z), Fla. Stat. (2016). The trial court
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In Re Amend. to Florida Fam. Law Rules, 995 So. 2d 407 (Fla. 2008).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 834, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1976, 2008 WL 4587198

...QUINCE, C.J., specially concurs with an opinion. CANADY and POLSTON, JJ., did not participate. QUINCE, C.J., specially concurring. While I agree with the majority concerning the adoption of the changes to the rules and the forms, I write to urge the Legislature to clear up the ambiguity in section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2007), concerning petitions for change of name....
...There will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how much those charges are. 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....
...There will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how much those charges are. 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....
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Muhammad v. Tucker, 905 F. Supp. 2d 1281 (S.D. Fla. 2012).

Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 2012 WL 5906656, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 170836

this case. . In 1982, pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 68.07, Mr. Muhammad legally changed his name from Thomas
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Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 891 So. 2d 1016 (Fla. 2004).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 734, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 2122, 2004 WL 2699065

CURIAM. The 2004 Florida Legislature amended section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2003), to require a petitioner
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In Re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 205 So. 3d 1 (Fla. 2015).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 647, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 2607

...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-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 Judi...
...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. Special notes... The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s)....
...unt 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. Special notes... The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s)....
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In re Amendments to the Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure, 126 So. 3d 228 (Fla. 2013).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 837, 2013 WL 6014354, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 2475

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (O) Paternity/Disestablishment
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure - 2020 Regular-Cycle Report (Fla. 2020).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (O) Paternity/Disestablishment
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Smith v. Singletary, 701 So. 2d 639 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 12713, 1997 WL 716440

petition that complies with the requirements of section 68.07, Florida Statutes (Supp.1994). See Barton v
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In Re: the Name Change of Y.m.x., a Minor Vs (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2023).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida

seeking to change the child’s first name. See § 68.07, Fla. Stat. (2022) (“A husband and wife and minor
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Finfrock v. State, 932 So. 2d 437 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 7766, 2006 WL 1329387

reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing. Section 68.07, Florida Statutes, states that a petition for
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In re Name Change of Doujieji, 57 So. 3d 960 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011).

Published | Florida 3rd District Court of Appeal | 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 4330, 2011 WL 1135162

that he has satisfied all the requirements of section 68.07(3), Florida Statutes (2010). Our *961independent
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms, 173 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2015).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 163, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 583, 2015 WL 1343088

...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-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 Judic...
...__ , Petitioner. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT) This cause came before the Court on {date} , for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name (Adult) under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
...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. Special notes... The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s)....
...The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed. 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, and the instructions for Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), or Petition for Change of Name (Family), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law For...
..._, Petitioner/Mother. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN)) This cause came before the Court on {date} ______, for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
...unt 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. Special notes... The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s)....
...her, , Petitioner/Mother. FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY) This cause came before the Court on {date} , for a hearing on Petition for Change of Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that: 1....
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In Re: Name Change of Sheikera Williams Vs (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2022).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida

her petition for change of name pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2020). We reverse. According
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Pilch v. Pilch, 447 So. 2d 989 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12264

she had met all the statutory requirements of Section 68.07, Florida Statutes, it was not in the best interest
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The Name Change of: James Patric Wages, Jr. v. State, 160 So. 3d 100 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 3873, 2015 WL 1212955

...and amend his birth certificate to show the name he has used his whole life. The court held a non-evidentiary hearing on the amended petition and again dismissed the petition, stating that Wages’ motive for changing his name was fraudulent. Wages then filed a Notice of Appeal. Section 68.07(3), Florida Statutes (2013), contains detailed requirements for a petition for name change....
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In Re: Amendments To Florida Fam. Law Rules Of Procedure – Forms 12.900(h) & 12.928 (Fla. 2024).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (P) Paternity/Disestablishment
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In Re: Amendments to Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure - Forms 12.900(h) & 12.928 (Fla. 2024).

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matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (P) Paternity/Disestablishment
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In re Harris, 976 So. 2d 668 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).

Published | Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal | 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 3640, 2008 WL 681811

standing to seek a name change pursuant to section 68.07(2)(k), Florida Statutes (2005), because his
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Trammell v. Circuit Court of the Tenth Jud. Circuit, 696 So. 2d 822 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 2408, 1997 WL 118234

minimally, contains the allegations required by section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1993). Reversed. Amended
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Hoyos v. Singletary, 639 So. 2d 631 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 6263, 1994 WL 284620

a facially sufficient petition pursuant to Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1993), to change his name
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In re Name Change Petition of Suber, 675 So. 2d 1021 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 6658, 1996 WL 343004

court makes all the allegations required by section 68.07(2), Florida Statutes (1993), but does not make
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In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms—Forms 12.982(a), 12.982(c), & 12.982(f), 50 So. 3d 547 (Fla. 2010).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 385, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1222, 2010 WL 2541120

necessary as a result of 2009 amendments to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. See Ch. 2009-173, Laws of
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In Re Amend. to Fam. Law Form 12.982, 50 So. 3d 547 (Fla. 2010).

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...Revisions to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law 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), have become necessary as a result of 2009 amendments to section 68.07, Florida Statutes....
...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....
...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....
...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....
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In Re: The Name Change of Maria Fernanda Benitez, 250 So. 3d 153 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2018).

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name referred to the controlling statute (section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2016)) and, for the most
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In re the Name Change of Zimmer, 207 So. 3d 1006 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 90

733 So.2d 1092, 1094 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999). Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2015), sets forth the requirements
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In re Dur'an, 155 So. 3d 1256 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015).

Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1286, 2015 WL 403973

petition up for a hearing, as is contemplated by Section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2014). He has therefore failed
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In Re: The Name Change of Rakim Salam Ali (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2024).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida

filing a new petition for a name change, per section 68.07, Florida Statutes. Affirmed. MAY, DAMOORGIAN
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Raul Medina, Jr. v. State of Florida (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2021).

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petition are plainly set forth by statute. See § 68.07, Fla. Stat. (2019). “Ordinarily, a facially sufficient
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In re Name Change of Merch., 185 So. 3d 1282 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016).

Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 2948, 2016 WL 746240

person may file a name' change' petition. See § 68.07, Fla. Stat. (2014). Accordingly, we reverse and
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In Re: Amendments to Florida Fam. Law Rules of Procedure - Forms 12.900(h) & 12.928 (Fla. 2024).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

matters relating to name change, pursuant to section 68.07, Florida Statutes. (Q) Paternity/Disestablishment
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In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms—Nomenclature, 235 So. 3d 357 (Fla. 2018).

Published | Supreme Court of Florida

of these forms. For further information, see Section 68.07, Florida Statutes. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
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In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam. Law Forms - Nomenclature, 235 So. 3d 357 (Fla. 2018).

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of these forms. For further information, see Section 68.07, Florida Statutes.
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Ayton v. Singletary, 685 So. 2d 855 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 12725, 1995 WL 733060

that fully complies with the requirements of section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1995). See Barton v. Circuit
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Smithers v. Smithers, 804 So. 2d 489 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2001 WL 1578981

...ment, and she was therefore bound. One may adopt a name different from his true one, and his contracts under the assumed name will be binding if unaffected by fraud. Id. at 452 (citations omitted). While there is a name change procedure set forth in section 68.07, Florida Statutes (1999), names are the subject of both common law and statutory law....
...Therefore, we cannot assume a fraudulent purpose for taking the husband's surname. Once having done so, and having held herself out as "Maria Smithers," she eventually takes on that name by operation of the common law, irrespective of whether she petitioned for a name change pursuant to section 68.07....
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In Re: Steven Benton Aubrey Vs (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2022).

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reverse a final order denying a name change under section 68.07, Florida Statutes (2021). “When a court denies
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H.S., the Father v. Dep't of Child. & Families (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2024).

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consented to legally change the child’s name. See § 68.07(7)–(8), Fla. Stat. (2023) (providing that a court
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Jesse C. Harrell a/k/a Jesse Cleveland Hunter v. State of Florida, 183 So. 3d 1047 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 5506, 2015 WL 1668942

...Case No. 502013DR000533FC. Jesse C. Harrell a/k/a Jesse Cleveland Hunter, West Palm Beach, pro se. No appearance for appellee. PER CURIAM. Appellant Jesse Harrell, a state prisoner, appeals the order denying his petition for change of name and dismissing his case. Section 68.07(3), Florida Statutes (2013), presents the requirements for a facially sufficient petition for name change, which includes the requirement that “the petitioner’s civil rights have never been suspended or, if the petitioner’s civil rights have been suspended, that full restoration of civil rights has occurred.” § 68.07(3)(k), Fla....

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