Name Changes

These are the minimum forms required by the court for the typical or standard name change. Your case may require additional forms. Should you have any questions regarding the completeness of your name change petition and supporting papers, you should consult a private attorney who specializes in civil/name change matters.

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Name Change - Adult - Name Only

• Cover Letter
• Civil Case Cover Sheet [CM-010*]
• Petition for Change of Name [NC-100*]
• Instructions for Filing a Petition for Change of Name [NC-100-INFO]
• Attachment to Petition for Change of Name [NC-110*]
• Order to Show Cause for Change of Name [NC-120*] -OR-
  Order to Show Cause for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity [NC-125/NC-225*]
• Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause [NC-121*]
• Decree Changing Name [NC-130*]
• Amendment of Birth Record to Reflect Court Order Change of Name [VS-23]

Name Change and Gender Change - Adult

• Civil Case Cover Sheet [CM-010*]
• Petition for Change of Name, Recognition of Change of Gender, and Issuance of New Birth Certificate [NC-200*]
• Attachment to Petition for Change of Name [NC-110*]
• Order to Show Cause for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity [NC-125/NC-225*]
• Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and For Issuance of New Birth Certificate [NC-230*]

Name Change - Minor

• Civil Case Cover Sheet [CM-010*]
• Petition for Change of Name [NC-100*]
• Attachment to Petition for Change of Name [NC-110*]
• Order to Show Cause for Change of Name [NC-120*]
• Decree Changing Name [NC-130*]
• Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause [NC-121*]

Miscellaneous Forms

• Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name
  (DECLARATION OF GUARDIAN) [NC-110G]
• Decree Changing Name
  (Change of Name of Minor By Guardian) [NC-130G]
• Declaration [MC-030]

Note Re: Name Changes:

Even IF the Petitioner qualifies for a FEE WAIVER of their court costs, they will still be required to pay a local “Newspaper of General Circulation” to run the proposed name change once a week for four consecutive weeks prior to the name change hearing. Information regarding Santa Barbara County Newspapers of general circulation:

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