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Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

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.

The court describes it as: Start a case to change your name, or your minor child's name, for reasons related to gender identity.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to start a case to change their name because it does not match their gender identity. The instructions note that different forms should be used if the name change is also related to changing gender or sex identifier.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form requires information from the petitioner(s) and the person whose name is being changed. If the person applying is an adult, they must sign a declaration. If the person is a minor, the form requires information from parents or guardians.
What should I do before filling this out?
The instructions advise reading the 'Instructions for Filing a Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity' (form NC-200-INFO) before completing this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.

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