Forms
You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to your family law facilitator, self-help center, or a lawyer. Click for help finding a lawyer.
NOTE: All California courts use the same basic set of forms. But some courts have special, local forms, too. To see if you will need any special, local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court’s website. The forms may be posted on their site. If not, the site will list the address and phone number of your local courthouse.
To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the appropriate table. If the form you need is fillable, you will be able to fill and print it out.
Forms for Name Change for an Adult
| Form Name | Instructions | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Change of Name (Change of Name) | The back of this form has instructions. | NC-100 |
| Attachment to Petition for Change of Name | NC-110 | |
| Civil Case Cover Sheet (Case Cover Sheets) | CM-010 | |
| Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (Change of Name) | NC-120 | |
| Decree Changing Name (Change of Name) | NC-130 | |
| Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name After Entry of Judgment and Order (Family Law) | Use this form ONLY after your divorce is final. File this form in the court where you got divorced. | FL-395 |
Forms for Name Change for a Child
| Form Name | Instructions | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Change of Name (Change of Name) | NC-100 | |
| Attachment to Petition for Change of Name | You need one of these forms for each child whose name you want to change. | NC-110 |
| Civil Case Cover Sheet (Case Cover Sheets) | CM-010 | |
| Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (Change of Name) | NC-120 | |
| Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (Change of Name) | You need this form if ONLY ONE parent asks for the name change. | NC-121 |
| Decree Changing Name (Change of Name) | NC-130 |
Forms for Name Change for a Guardian
| Form Name | Instructions | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Change of Name (Change of Name) | NC-100 | |
| Attachment to Petition for Change of Name | You need one of these forms for each child whose name you want to change. | NC-110 |
| Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (Declaration of Guardian) | You need one of these forms for each child whose name you want to change. | CM-110G |
| Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (Change of Name) | NC-120 | |
| Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (Change of Name) | You need two of these forms, one for each parent. | NC-121 |
| Decree Changing Name (Change of Name of Minor by Guardian) | NC-130G |
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Remember to get your court's local forms. Click to find your local court’s website.