How to Change Your Name in Palm Beach County, Florida
Changing your name in Palm Beach County (county seat: West Palm Beach) means working through several offices in a specific order. This page lays out the exact steps, offices, and fees for Palm Beach County after marriage, divorce, or a court order.
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 Palm Beach County Clerk. For divorce or a court order, you'll get certified copies from the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court (below).
Palm Beach County Clerk
Phone: CONFIRM — main Clerk line not verified this run
Certified copy fee: $8.00 electronic certified copy ($2 statutory + $6 service); 3.5% card processing fee applies
www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/services/marriage-licenses-ceremonies
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 (Palm Beach County) | $8.00 electronic certified copy ($2 statutory + $6 service); 3.5% card processing fee applies |
| 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). DL service by reservation only at PBC Tax Collector. NOTE: Clerk main phone not verified this run — confirm before publishing.
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- How do I change my name after marriage in Palm Beach County, FL?
- Order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County?
- The Palm Beach County Clerk charges $8.00 electronic certified copy ($2 statutory + $6 service); 3.5% card processing fee applies for certified copies. Order at least three so each agency can keep one.
- Where is the Palm Beach County Clerk's office?
- Phone: CONFIRM — main Clerk line not verified this run. Confirm current hours before visiting.
- Do I need to go to court to change my name in Palm Beach 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.