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Here's how it works

01. Start with a blank California Name Change Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your California Name Change Form in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

Create California Name Change Form from the ground up by following these detailed instructions

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Step 1: Get started with DocHub.

Begin by signing up for a free DocHub account using any offered sign-up method. Just log in if you already have one.

Step 2: Sign up for a 30-day free trial.

Try out the complete set of DocHub's pro features by registering for a free 30-day trial of the Pro plan and proceed to build your California Name Change Form.

Step 3: Start with a new empty doc.

In your dashboard, click the New Document button > scroll down and choose to Create Blank Document. You’ll be redirected to the editor.

Step 4: Organize the document’s layout.

Utilize the Page Controls icon indicated by the arrow to toggle between different page views and layouts for more convenience.

Step 5: Start inserting fields to design the dynamic California Name Change Form.

Explore the top toolbar to add document fields. Insert and format text boxes, the signature block (if applicable), insert images, etc.

Step 6: Prepare and customize the incorporated fields.

Configure the fields you incorporated per your desired layout. Modify each field's size, font, and alignment to make sure the form is easy to use and polished.

Step 7: Finalize and share your template.

Save the ready-to-go copy in DocHub or in platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox, or craft a new California Name Change Form. Distribute your form via email or get a public link to engage with more people.

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Basic steps to change a name You pay a $435-$450 filing fee. If you cant afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it. The clerk will give you a date when a judge will make a decision.
In California, adults can change their name without going to court. You can just start using your new name. But, sometimes its better to get your name changed by a court. Federal agencies and many government agencies, like DMV, will not accept your new name without a court order.
If you are changing your name separate from a marriage or divorce, you will need to petition the court to change your name. This process can take up to three months after you submit your paperwork. You can complete your forms online or download them. You may also need to complete paperwork for your local court.
In California, you can ask for a court order to change your legal name. To do this, you file a petition with the court and publish a notice in a newspaper. Then, youll either have a court date (a hearing) where a judge will make a decision, or the judge may make a decision without a hearing.
Forms for Name Change for an Adult Form NameForm Number Petition for Change of Name NC-100 Attachment to Petition for Change of Name NC-110 Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010 Order to Show Cause for Change of Name NC-1202 more rows
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