If you've decided to change your name and you live in California, there are specific steps you need to take to make it legal. First, you'll need to fill out official forms required by the court and file them correctly. Only then will your case be assigned a court date so that your legal name change can move forward.
Nolo's Change Your Name in California Kit contains all the forms that you'll need to file throughout the name change process, including:
- Petition for Change of Name
- Attachment to Petition for Change of Name
- Order to Show Cause for Change of Name
- Civil Case Cover Sheet
- Decree Changing Name
Each form comes with the essential instructions you need to fill them out correctly and make sure your name change travels smoothly through the California courts. Rely on Nolo's Change Your Name in California Kit to get you through your name change trouble-free.
Note: This kit cannot be used to change your name and gender, or to change a child's name.