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6 verbatim requirements from Checklist.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/fa769af2-9f6d-44fd-b48a-f6b4d7139404/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/CHECKLIST-PET-Name-Change-(Child)-(Updated-9-9-24.pdf?language=en, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO START YOUR CASE Form 12.928 o Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases Form 12.982(c) Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)) • If more than one child needs a name change, each minor child listed in petition must have • The forms are included in the end of the petition form. COPY - Birth Certificate o English translation must accompany documents written in language other than English Form 12.900(h) (Must be Filed) o Notice of Related Cases Form 12.902(d) Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit (UCCJEA) Proof of DUVAL County Residency o (Florida Driver’s License/Identification, Voter Registration Card) Form 12.982(d) Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)) o If a parent not included in this action who is the legal parent of one of the included children must consent to the name change. [They must sign this form] o If a parent not included in this action who is the legal parent of one of the included children does not consent to change of name, they must be notified by personal service. o -- 1 of 3 -- • Dept. of Health - Florida Vital Statistics website or Google Search) o Report of Legal Change of Name (must be typed) ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS – NAME CHANGE (Petitioner) *Complete this AFTER FILING documents with the clerk* YOU MUST HAVE YOUR COURT RECIEPT WITH CASE NUMBER, PROVIDE TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO • Must have fingerprints done by Sheriff’s Office at one of the following locations: • IF the other party lives outside of Duval County, YOU MUST mail or physically take your copied documents including the Summons; to the Sheriff’s Office in the city/county/state where the other party lives.
ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO START YOUR CASE Form 12.928 o Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases Form 12.982(c) Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren))
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.