Question: how to change a child's last name in the state of florida?
Answer: Get Fingerprinted. Each person seeking the child's name change is called a "petitioner." A petitioner in a child's case could be one or both parent(s) or legal guardian(s). ...  Complete and Submit the Paperwork. ...  Obtain Consent and Request a Hearing. ...  Attend the Hearing. ...  Get Certified Copies of the Court Order.