Name Change

38 of 38 forms

• NC-100

  Petition for Change of Name

  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.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-300-INFO

  Instructions for Filing Petition for Recognition of Adult's Change of Gender and Sex Identifier, Name Change, and Issuance of New Certificates

  This form provides instructions for filing a petition to officially recognize a change in gender and sex identifier, and optionally to change a name and get new official certificates. It explains what documents are needed and where to file the request.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-350

  Notice of Hearing on Petition

  This form tells you that the court has set a hearing for your name change case because someone has filed objections. It provides the date, time, and location where the judge will review those objections.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-400

  Confidential Cover Sheet—Name Change Proceeding Under Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home) (Change of Name)

  This form is a cover sheet used when filing papers to start a name change case if the person is part of the Safe At Home program and wants the court to keep the case private. It is used to attach to the main petition and other related documents.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-410

  Application to File Documents Under Seal in Name Change Proceeding Under Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home)

  This form is used to ask a judge to keep certain papers from a name change case private by filing them under seal. It requires the person filing to also submit a Declaration in Support of the Application.

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  Eff. Jan 1, 2010

• NC-420

  Declaration in Support of Application to File Documents Under Seal in Name Change Proceeding Under Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home)

  This form is a written statement used to ask the court to keep documents related to a name change private (under seal). It requires the person filing it to explain why keeping the records secret is necessary to protect them from danger.

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  Eff. Jan 1, 2019

• NC-425

  Order on Application to File Documents Under Seal in Name Change Proceeding Under Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home)

  This form is an order from the judge that tells you if the court will keep certain papers from your name change case private. It states whether the request to keep documents secret was approved or denied.

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  Eff. Jan 1, 2010

• NC-500

  Petition for Recognition of Minor's Change of Gender and Sex Identifier and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate and Change of Name

  This form is used to start a court case asking the judge to officially recognize a minor's change of gender and sex identifier, and to request a new birth certificate and possibly a name change.

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  Start a case

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-500-INFO

  Instructions for Filing Petition for Recognition of Minor's Change of Gender and Sex Identifier

  This form provides instructions for filing a request with the court to officially recognize a minor's change of gender and sex identifier, and potentially to change the minor's name and get a new birth certificate. It explains which forms are needed and how to fill them out.

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  Start a case

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-550

  Notice of Hearing on Petition

  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.

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  Start a case

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-015

  Ex Parte Request to Make Records Confidential (Health & Saf. Code, § 103437)

  This form asks the court to keep records private. It is used when a case has already been filed asking to change a name or gender/sex identifier, and the person filing wants the court to keep those records confidential.

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  Motions

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-311

  Birth Certificate for Child of Petitioner—Attachment

  This form is an attachment used when asking the court to issue a new birth certificate for a child. It provides information about the child and explains why the birth certificate needs to be updated, such as due to a change in gender or name.

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  Motions

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-312

  Marriage License and Certificate—Attachment

  This form is an attachment used when asking the court to issue new marriage licenses and certificates. It asks for details about the original marriage documents and information about the spouse who shares those documents.

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  Motions

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-510G

  Declaration of Guardian or Juvenile Attorney (Attachment to form NC-500)

  This form is a declaration used to give the court information about a minor's relatives and the person asking to change the minor's name. It must be attached to a form called NC-500 before it is filed.

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  Hearing

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-030

  Order to Make Records Confidential (Health & Saf. Code, § 103437)

  This form is an order from the court that decides whether records related to a name or gender change should be kept private. It records the court's decision on making the records confidential.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-120

  Order to Show Cause—Change of Name

  This form is used to ask the court for an official order to change a person's name. It tells everyone involved that a name change is being requested and sets the date, time, and place for a hearing.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jan 1, 2023

• NC-121

  Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause

  This form is used to tell the court that you have given copies of the Order to Show Cause and other name change papers to the other parent or relatives involved in the case. It asks you to list who received the papers, where, when, and how they were given.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jan 1, 2019

• NC-130

  Decree Changing Name

  This form is a court order that officially states the judge's decision about changing a person's name or a minor child's name. It records the old name and the new name that the court has approved.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-130G

  Decree Changing Name of Minor (by Guardian)

  This form is a court order that records the judge's decision when a guardian asks the court to change a child's name. It states that the court agrees the name change is in the child's best interest and officially changes the name.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Sep 1, 2018

• NC-221

  Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (Change of Name or Gender to Conform to Gender Identity)

  This form is used to tell the court that you have given copies of the Order to Show Cause (for a name or gender change) to another parent or relative. It asks you to list what papers were given, who received them, where, when, and how they were given.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-225

  Order to Show Cause—Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity

  This form is used to ask the court for an order to change a name so that it matches a person's gender identity, or the gender identity of a minor child. It asks the court to issue an order regarding the name change petition.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-230

  Decree Changing Name (200 Series)

  This form is a court document that records the judge's official decision (order) about changing a person's name. It is used to confirm a name change, such as one matching a gender identity or a minor child's gender identity.

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  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-230G

  Decree Changing Name of Minor (200 Series) (By Guardian)

  This form is a court order that records the judge's decision when a guardian asks the court to change a minor's name to match their gender identity. It officially states the new legal name for the minor.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-321

  Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (Change of Name or Gender to Conform to Gender Identity)

  This form is used to tell the court that you have delivered or mailed the Order to Show Cause for a name or gender change. It asks you to list what papers were served, who received them, where, when, and how they were served.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-325

  Order to Show Cause—Issuance of New Marriage License and Certificate

  This form is used to ask the court for an order to get a new marriage license and certificate that reflects changes to a person's designation (like bride, groom, or neither) and their name.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-330

  Order Recognizing Adult's Change of Gender and Sex Identifier, For Name Change, And For Issuance of New Certificates

  This form is an official court order that records the judge's decision regarding a person's change of gender and sex identifier, any name changes, and the order for new official certificates to be issued.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-520

  Order to Show Cause—Recognition of Minor's Change of Gender And Issuance of New Birth Certificate

  This form is used to ask the court to recognize a minor's change of gender and to get a new birth certificate issued. It also includes a section to ask for a change of name.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-521

  Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (Change of Name or Gender to Conform to Gender Identity)

  This form is used to tell the court that you have given copies of the Order to Show Cause (for a name or gender change) to the other parent or relatives. It asks you to list what papers were given, who received them, where, when, and how they were given.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-530

  Order Recognizing Minor's Change of Gender and Sex Identifier and For Issuance of New Birth Certificate

  This form is used to ask the court to officially recognize a minor's change of gender and sex identifier, and it can also be used to request a change of name. If approved, the court orders that a new birth certificate be issued.

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  Judgment

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026

• NC-400-INFO

  Information Sheet for Name Change Proceedings Under Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home)

  This sheet explains the rules for keeping a name change case private when using the Safe at Home program. It tells people what steps to take and what forms are needed to keep their current and new names confidential from the public.

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  General & info

  Eff. Jul 1, 2026