How to Change Your Name in Sarasota County, Florida
Changing your name in Sarasota County (county seat: Sarasota) means working through several offices in a specific order. This page lays out the exact steps, offices, and fees for Sarasota 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 Sarasota County Clerk. For divorce or a court order, you'll get certified copies from the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court (below).
Sarasota County Clerk
Phone: (941) 861-7400
Certified copy fee: Approx. $2 certification + $1/page (STANDARD FL fee — confirm exact marriage-copy fee on official fee schedule)
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)
Step 4 — Update your passport
Submit the correct passport form with a certified copy of your name-change document. Passport services are available in Routine renewals via local USPS/clerk/library passport acceptance facilities (see iafdb.travel.state.gov); Miami regional Passport Agency for urgent travel only..
Fees at a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copies (Sarasota County) | Approx. $2 certification + $1/page (STANDARD FL fee — confirm exact marriage-copy fee on official fee schedule) |
| Social Security card update | Free |
| Driver's license reissue | $31.25 (replacement license) |
| U.S. passport update | $0–$130 (depends on timing) |
Local note: Florida marriage name change: NO court filing — the certified marriage certificate IS the legal name-change document. Order of operations: (1) certified marriage certificate from the Clerk, (2) SSA card update (in person, by appointment), (3) FL driver license in person at the county Tax Collector/FLHSMV office (cannot be done online), (4) U.S. passport, (5) voter & vehicle registration. Certified-copy fee not itemized for marriage copies online — flagged to confirm by phone (941) 861-7400.
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- How do I change my name after marriage in Sarasota County, FL?
- Order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?
- The Sarasota County Clerk charges Approx. $2 certification + $1/page (STANDARD FL fee — confirm exact marriage-copy fee on official fee schedule) for certified copies. Order at least three so each agency can keep one.
- Where is the Sarasota County Clerk's office?
- Phone: (941) 861-7400. Confirm current hours before visiting.
- Do I need to go to court to change my name in Sarasota 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.