How do I change a childs name for safety in Florida?
If you feel your child’s life is in danger, you may want to change the child’s name for safety. In Florida, changing a child’s name for safety is a relatively quick and easy process. You will need to request alterations be made to your child’s vital records to protect her new name from being discovered. You may also want to consider changing your own name, especially if your child is living with you, to prevent the person(s) endangering her safety from discovering her while in your custody.Required Vital RecordsObtain a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate. You will need to contact the Office of Vital Statistics who recorded your child’s birth, usually located in the county and state where she was born. Certified copies are notarized and the fee is slight higher, but courts do not typically accept uncertified copies for name-changing purposes.Petition for Change of NameDraft a Petition for Change of Name of a Minor Child. You can find a template for drafting the petition yo
