How to Change Your Name in Broward County, Florida
Changing your name in Broward County (county seat: Fort Lauderdale) means working through several offices in a specific order. This page lays out the exact steps, offices, and fees for Broward County after marriage, divorce, or a court order.
The short answer
After a marriage: order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Broward County Clerk — $5.00 first certified copy, $3.00 each additional each. Then update Social Security, then your Florida FLHSMV license, then your passport, in that order. No court filing is required.
After a divorce or a court order: your certified copies come from the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court instead. The rest of the sequence is identical.
Order matters. Social Security has to be updated before the Florida FLHSMV — the license office checks your SSA record, and if it still shows your old name they will turn you away.
Step 1 — Get your certified copies
Every agency needs to see an original certified document. For a marriage name change, order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Broward County Clerk. For divorce or a court order, you'll get certified copies from the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court (below).
Broward County Clerk
Phone: (954) 831-7283
Certified copy fee: $5.00 first certified copy, $3.00 each additional
Step 2 — Update Social Security
Update your Social Security record first — it must come before your driver's license. It's free, but bring your certified document and a current photo ID.
Local Social Security office
Step 3 — Update your Florida FLHSMV license
Once your Social Security record is updated, visit the Florida FLHSMV to reissue your driver's license or state ID with your new name.
Florida FLHSMV office
Driver's license / ID fee: $31.25 (replacement license; name change in person only)
Step 4 — Update your passport
Submit the correct passport form with a certified copy of your name-change document. Passport services are available in Miami (Omni Center regional Passport Agency — urgent travel only); routine renewals via local USPS/clerk/library passport acceptance facilities — see iafdb.travel.state.gov.
Fees at a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copies (Broward County) | $5.00 first certified copy, $3.00 each additional |
| Social Security card update | Free |
| Driver's license reissue | $31.25 (replacement license; name change in person only) |
| U.S. passport update | $0–$130 (depends on timing) |
Local note: Florida marriage name change via certified marriage certificate (no court filing). Update SSA first, then driver license in person, then passport. Marriage Division phone (954) 831-7283.
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- How do I change my name after marriage in Broward County, FL?
- Order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Broward County Clerk, then update your Social Security record, your Florida FLHSMV driver's license, and your passport — in that order.
- How much does a certified copy cost in Broward County?
- The Broward County Clerk charges $5.00 first certified copy, $3.00 each additional for certified copies. Order at least three so each agency can keep one.
- Where is the Broward County Clerk's office?
- Phone: (954) 831-7283. Confirm current hours before visiting.
- Do I need to go to court to change my name in Broward County?
- No for a marriage or divorce name change — your certificate or decree is your legal document. A court-order name change requires filing a petition with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and attending a hearing.
Sources: Broward County Clerk · Social Security Administration · how we verify this