File a Petition for Name Change:
- To change your name in Florida, you must file a Petition for Change of Name with the Circuit Court in the county where you reside.
- The petition should include:
  - Your current legal name.
  - Your desired name.
  - A statement explaining why you are requesting the name change (such as a gender transition).
- The court will require a fingerprint background check, which will be done at a local law enforcement agency. There is a fee for this service, which can vary by county.
Notice of Petition:
- Florida law mandates that you publish a notice of the petition in a local newspaper once a week for four weeks. The notice will include your old name and your requested new name.
- You may request a waiver of this notice requirement if you believe that publishing the notice would put you at risk (for example, due to safety concerns).
Court Hearing:
- After the notice period, the court will schedule a hearing to review your petition.
- Appearance in court is necessary. The judge will likely approve your petition if there are no objections.
Court Order:
- After the hearing, if the judge approves your name change, you will receive a court order.
- This order is required to update documents such as your Social Security records, driver’s license, and passport.

Social Security Administration (SSA):
- After receiving your court order, you will need to update your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Complete Form SS-5, submit the court order, and provide proof of identity (e.g., your birth certificate, passport).
- The SSA does not charge a fee for this change.
Driver’s License and State ID:
- To change your name on your Florida driver’s license or state ID, you will need to visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
- Bring the court order, current driver’s license, and proof of identity.
- There is a fee for the updated ID (typically around $25).
Other Documents:
- Once your name is changed with the SSA and on your driver’s license, you should update your other documents (such as bank accounts, medical records, and employment documents) by submitting the court order.

Required Documentation:
- Florida allows transgender individuals to change their gender marker on their driver’s license or state ID without the need for gender-affirming surgery.
- To request a gender marker change, you will need a letter from a healthcare provider affirming your gender identity. The letter must confirm that the change is appropriate and aligned with your gender identity.
Submit the Request:
- To update your gender marker, visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with:
  - The letter from a healthcare provider (this letter should be on official letterhead).
  - Your current driver’s license or state ID.
  - Proof of identity (such as a passport).
- The gender marker change can be requested without surgery, based on the healthcare provider's letter.
Fee:
- There is a fee of approximately $25 to change the gender marker on your driver’s license or state ID.

Petition for Gender Marker Change:
- In Florida, gender marker changes on birth certificates require a court order.
- To initiate the process, you must file a petition for a name and gender marker change with a court. This petition may need to include:
  - A letter from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the individual is undergoing gender-affirming medical treatment or has transitioned in a way consistent with their gender identity.
Required Documentation:
- Submit the following documents:
  - Court petition for gender marker change.
  - A letter from a healthcare provider.
  - Other supporting documents, such as a birth certificate.
Court Hearing:
- After submitting the petition, a court hearing will be scheduled. You will need to attend the hearing, and the judge will review the petition and supporting documents.
Court Order:
- If the judge approves the petition, you will receive a court order that allows for the gender marker change on your birth certificate.
Submit to Florida Department of Health:
- After receiving the court order, submit the order to the Florida Department of Health (Vital Statistics), which will update your birth certificate.
- You will need to complete an application form and pay a fee for the updated birth certificate (typically around $25).

File a Petition for name change in Circuit Court.
Complete fingerprint background check.
Publish notice in a local newspaper (unless waived for safety).
Attend court hearing and obtain court order.
Update Documents:
- Social Security: Submit Form SS-5 and court order to SSA.
- Driver’s License/State ID: Submit court order and proof of identity to DHSMV.
- Update other documents (bank, employment, etc.) with the court order.

For Driver’s License/State ID:
- Submit a letter from a healthcare provider and current ID to DHSMV.
- Pay the $25 fee for an updated ID.
For Birth Certificate:
- File a petition for gender marker change in court.
- Submit the court order to the Florida Department of Health with the application for an updated birth certificate.
- Pay the $25 fee.

No Surgery Requirement for ID Change: Florida does not require surgery to update the gender marker on a driver’s license or state ID, just a letter from a healthcare provider.
Court Petition for Birth Certificate: A court petition is required to update the gender marker on a birth certificate in Florida. The process can be lengthy but is a relatively straightforward procedure once the necessary documents are submitted.