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5 verbatim requirements from Checklist.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
• ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO START YOUR CASE Form 12.928 o Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases Form 12.982(a) Petition for Change of Name (Adult) o Provide Documentation of either the following: - Previous Court Order changed by court (provide each) - Marriage Certificate (if more than one marriage, provide Certificate each time there was a name change) Form 12.900(h) (Must be Filed) Notice of Related Cases COPY - Birth Certificate • English translation must accompany documents written in language other than English Proof of DUVAL County Residency o (Florida Driver’s License/Identification, Voter Registration Card) COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WISH FOR YOUR FLORIDA BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO BE CHANGED • Dept. of Health - Florida Vital Statistics website or Google Search) o Report on Legal Change of Name (must be typed) NAME CHANGE-ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS *Complete this AFTER FILING documents with the clerk* (Only if you are requesting to change your name to a name you have never been known as) • Name Change –ADULT 3/18/2025 YOU MUST HAVE YOUR COURT RECIEPT WITH CASE NUMBER, PROVIDE TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO • FL92366OZ o Must have fingerprints done by Sheriff’s Office at one of the following locations:
ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO START YOUR CASE Form 12.928 o Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases Form 12.982(a) Petition for Change of Name (Adult) o Provide Documentation of either the following: - Previous Court Order changed by court (provide each) - Marriage Certificate (if more than one marriage, provide Certificate each time there was a name change) Form 12.900(h) (Must be Filed) Notice of Related Cases COPY - Birth Certificate
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The Precinct 4 justice court's instruction letter: a plea of no contest or guilty makes the fine and costs due, a not-guilty plea brings a mailed court date, remittances by money order or cashier's check only (personal checks returned), juveniles 16 and under must contact the court with a parent or guardian before the appearance date, and payment online or by phone.
3 verbatim requirements from Checklist.