Name Change

NC-100: Petition for Change of Name

Current as of July 21, 2026 · updated dailyJudicial Council of California

The NC-100 form is used to ask a California court to officially change your legal name to a different name. You would need this form if you want to legally change your name for any reason, such as after marriage, divorce, personal preference, or to correct a mistake on your birth certificate.

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NC-110Attachment to Petition for Change of NameNC-120Order to Show Cause for Change of NameNC-121Proof of Service of Order to Show CauseNC-125Decree Changing NameNC-130Decree Changing NameNC-150Notice of Hearing on Petition
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