Decree Changing Name
Judicial Council of California · Name Change
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form is a court order that requires a person to appear before a judge to explain why their legal name should not be changed to match their gender identity. People use this form when they want to legally change their name to align with their gender identity and need the court to process their request.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.