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California court form packet
Download the California petition for change of name of minor packet for your child. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the packet documents listed below.
A practical minor name change packet built around the court filing documents used to request an official name change order.
Prepared for California minor name change filings, with petition and order materials reflected in the downloadable packet.
Download the files, complete them on your own device, then file with the appropriate court. Your personal details are not entered into an online form builder.
A short PublicLegal filing guide covers this state's age split, publication and service sequence, and after-order updates — ending in a printable checklist to carry to the clerk.
This state packet includes 1 packet PDF • 3-page PublicLegal guide + 14 pages of official California Judicial Council forms. Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
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PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (NC-100, rev. 7/26). The official California Judicial Council petition a parent, near relative, or guardian files for a child under 18 in the Superior Court of the county where the child lives (Code Civ. Proc. §§ 1275–1279.6).
The other parent: if both living parents sign the petition, no service is needed; otherwise the non-consenting parent is served with the Order to Show Cause (NC-120) at least 30 days before the hearing and the Proof of Service (NC-121) is filed.
Guardian track: a court-appointed guardian also files the Declaration of Guardian (NC-110G) and signs the guardian decree (NC-130G) instead of the standard NC-130 decree.
No fixed consent age: the judge decides on the child's best interests and may consider the child's wishes; if both living parents do not consent, the court may deny the petition (§ 1278.5).
The kit also includes the NC-120 order, the NC-130 and NC-130G decrees, the CM-010 cover sheet, the court's own NC-100-INFO instructions, and a PublicLegal filing guide ending in a printable checklist.
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Yes. This product is the California minor name change packet tied to this state-specific page and the packet documents shown above.
The included packet documents are listed on this page. Where the same document is provided in more than one format, it is grouped once with Word, PDF, or other format badges.
This packet currently includes print-ready PDF format. The document list above reflects the packet contents for this state without exposing internal fulfillment filenames.
Complete the petition and related court documents, then file them with the appropriate court. Court filing fees and local procedures vary by county.
These forms are designed for self-help use, but ILRG does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney if your situation involves unusual facts, contested issues, or questions about local procedure.
Timing depends on the court, local scheduling, notice requirements, and whether anyone objects. Many name change matters take several weeks, but local timing can vary.
A parent or guardian can usually file a minor name change petition, but notice to or consent from the other parent may be required. Requirements vary by state and county.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing local court requirements before filing.
The court expects both living parents to consent. A consenting parent simply signs the petition; otherwise the other parent is served with the Order to Show Cause at least 30 days before the hearing and can object. The judge can waive consent for good cause, and may deny the change unless it is in the child’s best interests (§ 1278.5).
California has no fixed age at which the child’s written consent is required for a name change. The judge decides on the child’s best interests and may consider the child’s wishes.
Usually yes — the Order to Show Cause (NC-120) is published once a week for four consecutive weeks before the hearing (§ 1277(a)), unless the court waives it for a qualifying safety, witness-protection, or juvenile-court situation.
A parent or near relative uses the Decree Changing Name (NC-130); a court-appointed guardian uses the Decree Changing Name by Guardian (NC-130G) and also files the Declaration of Guardian (NC-110G). Both versions are included in this packet.