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. Nolo's Change Your Name in California Kit contains all the forms that you need to change your name in the golden state, including:
Change your name in California with these comprehensive legal forms and instructions
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.