California name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Name Change form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the name of the petitioner or petitioners at the top of the form. Ensure that this is accurate as it will be used throughout the process.
  3. In the case number section, input the assigned case number for your petition. This is crucial for tracking your application.
  4. If you are a guardian, complete section 7c by providing the present name and address of the minor whose name is being changed.
  5. Fill out section 7d with details about your guardianship, including how you were appointed and relevant court information.
  6. In sections regarding grandparents, provide their names and addresses if known. This information may be necessary for legal considerations.
  7. Complete any additional explanations required in sections about custody and best interests of the minor. If more space is needed, check the box to attach further documentation.
  8. Finally, declare under penalty of perjury that all information provided is true and correct. Sign and date where indicated.

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Occupational Licensing Application Fees ApplicationFee Correction Name change No fee Original Renewal Additional license Reinstatement $51 Duplicate Transfer Name change of school Name change of instructor $15 Correction No fee16 more rows
Youll need to pay a fee of $435-$450 to the clerk when you file your forms, or file your forms to ask for a fee waiver. If you cant afford the fee, you can ask the clerk for a fee waiver. You may qualify for a fee waiver if: You receive public benefits.
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.
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.
No, many people can complete Californias name change process without a lawyer. Yet, there are some circumstances and reasons you might want to work with one.

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Complete a new DL/ID application Use our online application to apply for a new DL/ID card or commercial drivers license (CDL) with your new name. Note If you want your new DL/ID to be a REAL ID, you will be able to apply for one in the application.

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