Get PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

You must currently live in the County where the name change action will be filed. You must be an adult, 18 years of age or older. You must not be under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections (in state prison or on parole).

You will need to fill out these forms: Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110) (and attach it to the NC-100) Order to Show Cause—Change of Name (form NC-120) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) (some courts do not require this form)

The petitioner will need to submit a written request, which informs the court of the proposed new name and the reason for the change. If the court approves the request, the individual may begin to use their new name and will be allowed to update personal identification documents to reflect the change.

California courts have an excellent website to assist with filing for your legal name change. Pay the fee ($435 – $450, correct at the time of writing), or request a fee waiver. You may need to submit fingerprint, criminal and financial checks.

Basic steps to change a name You pay a $435-$450 filing fee. If you can't afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it. The clerk will give you a date when a judge will make a decision.

File with Court Make copies of the Petition for Change of Name of Adult, the Order Granting Name Change of Adult, your fingerprint card, and go to the district court for your county, where you will provide the forms to the clerk and pay the filing fee. The filing fee for a name change petition in Texas is $350.

Who you need to tell current employer, and former employers where you have a pension. pension providers. Pension Service — to update your state pension records. school / college / university. landlord. HM Passport Office — to renew your passport.

California Name Change: Step by Step Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110) Order to Show Cause—Change of Name (form NC-120) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) Decree Changing Name Form (form NC-130)

You must currently live in the County where the name change action will be filed. You must be an adult, 18 years of age or older. You must not be under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections (in state prison or on parole).

You will need to fill out these forms: Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110) (and attach it to the NC-100) Order to Show Cause—Change of Name (form NC-120) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) (some courts do not require this form)

The petitioner will need to submit a written request, which informs the court of the proposed new name and the reason for the change. If the court approves the request, the individual may begin to use their new name and will be allowed to update personal identification documents to reflect the change.

California courts have an excellent website to assist with filing for your legal name change. Pay the fee ($435 – $450, correct at the time of writing), or request a fee waiver. You may need to submit fingerprint, criminal and financial checks.

Basic steps to change a name You pay a $435-$450 filing fee. If you can't afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it. The clerk will give you a date when a judge will make a decision.

File with Court Make copies of the Petition for Change of Name of Adult, the Order Granting Name Change of Adult, your fingerprint card, and go to the district court for your county, where you will provide the forms to the clerk and pay the filing fee. The filing fee for a name change petition in Texas is $350.

Who you need to tell current employer, and former employers where you have a pension. pension providers. Pension Service — to update your state pension records. school / college / university. landlord. HM Passport Office — to renew your passport.

California Name Change: Step by Step Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110) Order to Show Cause—Change of Name (form NC-120) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) Decree Changing Name Form (form NC-130)