Name Change
Miami Dade Name Change
Your complete guide to navigating the adult name change Miami process. Get your mandatory FDLE Live Scan fingerprints processed securely.
Book Name Change Fingerprints ($120)The Name Change Legal Procedure
Changing your legal identity in South Florida requires strict adherence to state protocols through the 11th Judicial Circuit Family Court. Whether resulting from divorce or personal preference, every applicant must pass a Level 2 Background Check. Without compliant name change fingerprinting Miami services, a judge will not schedule your final hearing. We ensure your data is captured cleanly via Live Scan and sent to the correct division instantly.
Complete Legal Paperwork
Begin by filing the "Petition for Change of Name (Adult)" packet in person at the Family Court. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, your Social Security card, and the mandatory court filing fee.
Submit Electronic Prints
Florida law requires a comprehensive state and national criminal history check. You must visit an FDLE-approved Live Scan provider to submit your electronic fingerprints directly to the state.
Final Hearing Approval
Once the FDLE processes your fingerprints under FL923940Z and forwards the cleared report to the Clerk of Courts, a judicial assistant will schedule your hearing to finalize the decree.
Where is the Courthouse?
Your procedure will take place at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse in downtown Miami.
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33128
11th Judicial Circuit Family Court
Follow the interior signs directed towards the Family Court division.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you navigate your Name Change process efficiently.
📄 Where do I get the official forms?
You can find and download the official "Petition for Change of Name (Adult)" packet directly through the 11th Judicial Circuit Family Court Self-Help Program website.
⏱️ How long do the background results take?
Once we submit your digital footprints over a secure connection to the FDLE, results are typically processed and delivered directly to the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts within 24 to 72 hours.
🔢 Why is the ORI number critical?
The ORI tells the state exactly which judicial branch needs to receive your background check. For adult name change in Miami-Dade, you must use FL923940Z. If you provide the wrong code, the court will not receive your report.
Do you provide the official name change decree?
No. We provide the mandatory, court-approved Live Scan fingerprinting services required by Florida state law to screen applicants. Your Final Judgment of Change of Name is issued only by a judge at your final court hearing.