To change your name legally as an adult, you must petition the court for permission to do so. An adult is 18 years or older in age. The petition must be filed in the county where you live. Fingerprints are required for all name changes, except where a previous name is being restored.
To do so, you will need to complete the following steps: Have your fingerprints taken. Make a Petition for Name Change. Notarize your completed Florida Name Change Petition. File your notarized Florida Name Change Petition with your local court. Attend the hearing on your court date. Get certified copies of the Order.
A person can file a quitclaim deed by (1) entering the relevant information on a quitclaim deed form, (2) signing the deed with two witnesses and a notary, and (3) recording the deed at the county comptroller's office. In Florida, quitclaim deeds must have the name and address of both the grantor and the grantee.
To change your name legally as an adult, you must petition the court for permission to do so. An adult is 18 years or older in age. The petition must be filed in the county where you live. Fingerprints are required for all name changes, except where a previous name is being restored.