Form NC-100, Petition for Change of Name Instructions
This form contains 51 fields organized into 19 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Actions | ||
| Print this form | Button |
Press this button to print the form for your records or offline completion.
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| Save this form | Button |
Press this button to save your progress on the form.
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| Clear this form | Button |
Press this button to clear or reset the form fields.
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| Additional Names | ||
| Continued If you are seeking to change additional names, you must prepare a list and attach it to this petition as Attachment 2 | CheckBox |
Select this checkbox if you are seeking to change additional names. If selected, you must attach a separate list as Attachment 2.
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| Attachments | ||
| Number of pages attached (specify number) | Text |
Provide the number of pages attached to your petition. Enter a two-digit number representing the total pages added.
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| Attorney Information | ||
| state bar number | Text |
Enter the state bar number of the attorney filing on behalf of the petitioner.
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| name | Text |
Enter the name of the attorney or party associated with this petition.
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| firm name | Text |
Enter the name of the law firm representing the petitioner, if applicable.
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| street address | Text |
Enter the street address of the attorney or firm.
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| city | Text |
Enter the city corresponding to the attorney’s mailing address.
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| state | Text |
Enter the two-letter state abbreviation for the attorney’s address.
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| zip code | Text |
Enter the zip code for the attorney’s mailing address.
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| telephone number | Text |
Enter the telephone number for the attorney, including area code.
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| fax number | Text |
Enter the fax number for the attorney, if available.
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| email address | Text |
Enter the email address for the attorney for contact purposes.
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| attorney for name | Text |
Specify the name of the party for whom the attorney is representing in the name change petition.
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| Case Info | ||
| case number | Text |
Enter the case number assigned to this petition if one has already been provided.
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| Change Document | ||
| wants a name change on a marriage license, and was married in this county | CheckBox |
Select this option if the petitioner wants a name change to be reflected on a marriage license and was married in this county.
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| wants a name change on their or their child's birth certificate, which was issued in this county | CheckBox |
Select this option if the petitioner wishes to change the name on their or their child's birth certificate, issued in this county.
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| Court Info | ||
| superior court of California county of | Text |
Enter the name of the county where the Superior Court of California is located.
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| street address | Text |
Provide the street address for the court location as shown on the form caption.
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| mailing address | Text |
Enter the mailing address associated with the court where the petition is filed.
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| city and zip code | Text |
Provide the city and ZIP code for the court’s location.
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| branch name | Text |
Enter the name of the specific branch of the court, if applicable.
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| Current Name | ||
| petitioner present name | Text |
Provide the petitioner’s current legal name as it presently appears on official records.
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| present name | Text |
Enter the current legal name of the petitioner as it appears in this section of the form.
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| present name | Text |
Provide the current legal name corresponding to the new proposed name above.
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| present name | Text |
Provide the current legal name that corresponds to the additional proposed name listed.
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| Guardian Info | ||
| two parents | CheckBox |
Check this box if both parents are involved in the petition as guardians for a person under 18.
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| one parent | CheckBox |
Check this box if only one parent is involved in making the petition for the minor.
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| near relative name and relationship | CheckBox |
Select this option if a near relative is providing consent or acting as a guardian in the petition.
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| enter name and relationship of near relative | Text |
Enter the full name and relationship of the near relative acting in a guardian role.
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| guardian name | CheckBox |
Check this box if a guardian (other than a parent) is making the request on behalf of the person under 18.
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| enter name of guardian making request on behalf of person under 18 | Text |
Provide the name of the guardian who is filing the petition on behalf of the minor.
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| Instructions | ||
| For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form | Button |
This button reminds you to clear the form after printing to protect your privacy.
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| Legal Representation | ||
| attorney for an individual under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court | CheckBox |
Select this checkbox if an attorney is representing an individual under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in this petition.
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| (name) | Text |
Enter the name of the attorney representing the individual under juvenile court jurisdiction.
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| Minor Information | ||
| The number of persons under 18 years of age whose names are to be changed is (specify) | Number |
Specify the number of persons under 18 years old whose names are to be changed.
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| Name Change Details | ||
| This petition seeks to change the name of (check one) to conform to that person's gender identity | CheckBox |
Select this option if the petition is filed to change a person's name to better reflect their gender identity.
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| enter name | Text |
Enter the new name that conforms to the petitioner’s gender identity as specified in the petition.
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| Petitioner Info | ||
| petition of name of each petitioner | Text |
List the full legal names of each petitioner involved in the change of name petition.
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| Petitioner Information | ||
| petitioner | CheckBox |
Check this box if the petitioner is making the request for the name change on their own behalf.
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| (name) | CheckBox |
Select this checkbox to indicate that the petition applies to the petitioner’s current legal name.
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| Proposed Name | ||
| changed to proposed name | Text |
Provide the proposed new legal name that the petitioner is requesting in the name change process.
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| changed to proposed name | Text |
Enter the new proposed name (first instance) for the petitioner whose name is being changed.
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| changed to proposed name | Text |
Enter an additional proposed new name (second instance) if changing more than one name.
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| Representation | ||
| other (specify) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you wish to specify an alternative guardian or representative option not already listed.
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| Specify if someone other is making request on behalf of person under 18 | Text |
Enter the name or details of the person making the request on behalf of a person under 18, if it is someone other than the petitioner.
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| Residency | ||
| resides in this county | CheckBox |
Check this box if the petitioner currently resides in the county where the court is located.
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| does not live in California and check 1 or 2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the petitioner does not live in California, and then select either option 1 or 2 as applicable.
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| Web Link | ||
| WWW DOT COURTS DOT CA DOT GOV | Button |
This button acts as a link to the California courts website for more information or resources.
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