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FAQ about changing a childs last name in California It depends on your location in California and what your local clerk charges to file the paperwork. Generally, you can expect to spend upwards of $500 on court costs. Remember that you can request a fee waiver if you cannot afford these fees.
All applications for change of names shall be made to the superior court of the county where the person whose name is proposed to be changed resides, except as specified in subdivision (e), either (1) by petition signed by the person or, if the person is under 18 years of age, either by one of the persons parents, or
Get certified copy of your Decree from court clerk The clerk can get you a certified copy. This means the clerk adds an official stamp to your Decree that says the copy is true copy of the original. Depending on how many legal ID documents you want to update, you can ask for more than one certified Decree.
A child cannot petition the court to have their name changed. Only a parent or guardian can do this. A name change petition can include both a parent and minor children. However, each parent will require a separate petition.
A judge will make a decision in about 2 to 3 months after you complete a few more steps. Before a judge can decide, you must have the forms published in a newspaper for one month. This means that the request shows up in a legal notice section of a paper.
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In California, you can ask the court to legally change your childs name. If you are the only parent making the request, you have to file a petition with the court, let the other parent know about it, and go to a court hearing. If your childs other parent does not agree, they have the right to oppose your request.
In California, petitions are filed in a superior court where the cost to file is between $435 and $480. No court charges less that $435 for this. (Hint: All superior courts have a Fee Waiver Request form for if you cant afford the filing charges along with your regular monthly living costs).
Q. Can a child change their own name? A. If aged between 16 and 18 a child can generally change their name themselves but the consent of any person having responsibility for that child may be required.

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