Petition for Change of Name
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026
This form is used to start a case asking the court to officially change a name or the name of a minor child. It asks for the current legal name and the new name that is being requested.
The court describes it as: Start a case to change your name, your minor child's name, or both. If your case involves a change of name related to gender identity, use form NC-200 instead.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when someone needs to file a case to legally change a name. The instructions advise reading other forms first, depending on the specific situation.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Can I use this form if the name change is about gender identity?
- No, if the name change is related to gender identity, you must use form NC-200 instead.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.
Related forms
- NC-100-INFO
Instructions for Filing a Petition for Change of Name
This form provides instructions for filing a request to change a name in court. It explains what documents are needed and where the request must be filed depending on the person's residency.
OptionalFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-110
Name and Information About the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (Attachment to Petition for Change of Name)
This form is an attachment used when someone files a request to change a name. It asks for details about the person whose name is changing, including their current and desired new name, and the reason for the change.
MandatoryFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-110G
Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (Declaration of Guardian)
This form is a supplemental attachment used when a guardian is asking the court to change a minor child's name. It asks for details about the child's relatives and explains why the name change is in the child's best interest.
MandatoryFillable PDFStart a case
Eff. Jan 1, 2001
- NC-200
Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity
This form is used to start a case asking the court to change a person's name to match their gender identity. It asks for details about the current name, the proposed new name, and information about the person applying for the change.
MandatoryFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-200-INFO
Instructions for Filing a Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity
This form provides instructions for filing a request to change a name to match a person's gender identity. It explains which court to file in and what other forms are needed for the process.
OptionalFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-210G
Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity (Declaration of Guardian)
This form is a supplemental attachment used when asking the court to change a child's name to match their gender identity. It asks the person filing the form to provide details about the child's relatives and the person acting as the guardian.
MandatoryFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-250
Notice of Hearing on Petition
This form tells you that the court has set a date, time, and place for a hearing regarding a name change petition. The judge will review any objections that were filed against the name change request.
OptionalFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026
- NC-300
Petition For Recognition of Adult's Change of Gender And Sex Identifier, Name Change, And Issuance of New Certificates
This form is used to start a court case asking the judge to officially recognize a person's change in gender and sex identifier, and also to change their name and get new official certificates.
MandatoryFillable PDF3 translationsStart a case
Eff. Jul 1, 2026