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Notice of Hearing on Petition

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

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.

The court describes it as: Tells you that the court has set a hearing in your case because someone is opposing your request, and the day, place, and time of that hearing. At the hearing, the judge will review any objections that were filed.

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This form is used when someone has filed objections to a name change petition. It notifies the parties about the scheduled hearing where the judge will look at those objections.

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What does this form tell me?
This form is a Notice of Hearing on Petition. It tells you that the court has set a hearing date, time, and location for your name change case.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court and attorneys, suggesting it is used by the court to notify parties about the hearing.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with 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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