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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 hearing for a name change petition because someone has filed objections. It provides the date, time, and place where the judge will review those objections.

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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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone has filed objections to a name change request, and the court needs to schedule a hearing to review those objections.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

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Common questions

What does this form tell me?
This form is a Notice of Hearing on Petition. It informs you that the court has set a hearing date, time, and place for your name change case. It also notes if objections have been filed. Great care should be taken when printing this form. Great care should be taken when printing this form.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court, the attorney, and the petitioner. The text indicates it is for court use only in some areas. Great care should be taken when printing this form. Great care should be taken when printing 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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