NAME CHANGE: General Information

This page is currently under construction. In the meantime, you may refer to:

WEB BASED RESOURCES

• Changing an Adult's Name-Divorce Related or Non Divorce Related (California Courts Website)
• Changing a Child's Name (California Courts Website)
• How to Apply to Change a Child’s Birth Certificate After a Court Order (California Department of Public Health)
• Changing Your Gender and Name (California Courts Website)
• Name Change Information (Superior Court of Orange County Website)

FORMS

• Links to State, Local, and Interactive fillable forms

LAWS

• Code of Civil Procedure
• California Rules of Court
• Superior Court of Orange County Local Rules of Court

ASSISTANCE BY PHONE OR IN PERSON

Most name changes are filed in the Probate Division of the Superior Court of Orange County. Staff in both the Probate Division and Self-Help Centers can assist you with general information:

• Superior Court of Orange County Self-Help Centers
• Superior Court of Orange County Probate Division