Get Fl 12.982(a) 2018-2025

This guide provides you with clear instructions on how to complete the FL 12.982(a) form, officially known as the Petition for Change of Name (Adult). Whether you are familiar with legal processes or new to them, this step-by-step guide aims to support you through the online filling process.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your petition

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and access it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling in the heading with your current name, the judicial circuit, case number, and division. This information can be acquired from the clerk of court’s office.
3. Complete your personal information, including your full legal name and the name you wish to adopt.
4. Provide your residential address, ensuring it reflects your current location accurately.
5. Indicate your date and place of birth, along with your parents' full legal names.
6. List all addresses you have resided at since birth, providing the relevant dates.
7. Select your marital status and provide details about your spouse, if applicable, as well as information about any children.
8. If you have had previous name changes, describe them in the provided sections, including attaching any necessary documentation, such as court orders or marriage certificates.
9. Document your employment history, providing details about your occupation and the organizations where you have worked over the past five years.
10. Select whether you own a business, including the name and address, and details about your role within the business.
11. If applicable, include your educational background, listing the schools you attended and degrees obtained.
12. Indicate your criminal history, specifying any arrests or charges. Be transparent about your history related to sex offender registration.
13. If you have ever declared bankruptcy or had creditor judgments, fill in the relevant sections.
14. Confirm you have submitted your fingerprints for a criminal history records check and understand the related requirements.
15. Sign the form before a notary public, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
16. Once completed, review your form for accuracy and completeness. Save any changes you made, and choose to download or print your form for filing.

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