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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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