This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
You have been married or partners for less than 5 years It's been less than five years from the date you married or registered your partnership to the day you split up (called your date of separation).
In California, you can ask the court for an order recognizing your gender change and changing your legal name. To do this, you file a petition with the court and get a decree. The process generally takes up to 2 months.
Change your legal name Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months. Choose any part of the process below to get step-by-step instructions.
Go to the Civil Records Unit in the Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse Room 102, or call the Civil Records Unit at 916-874-7186. Most civil court files are public records and may be viewed by anyone. To see a court file, you must present valid picture identification, such as a current driver's license.
You may now access our ONLINE SERVICES to conduct record searches on a person or by case number. However, there are provisions in which you can also request either in person at the justice center or submit via mail.
Online Form: The best way to request a copy of DOJ records is to complete an online request form. This form goes directly to the Public Records Coordinator who is charged with facilitating the DOJ's response to record requests.
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Driver's license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
How to legally change your name in CA via court order. If you want to change your name for any reason other than getting married or divorced, you'll need to go through the legal name change court order process. This process requires filling out and filing paperwork with your county court.