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Petition For Change Of Name Procedure CV-E-142 - California
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of Sacramento 720 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814-1380 (916) 874-5522 saccourt.ca.gov PROCEDURE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME/GENDER Please note that pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1279.5 all petitions for change of name will be checked for parole and/or sex offender status. You must be a resident of Sacramento County in order to file a Petition for Change of Name in this court. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.19, you must provide specific documentation of such residence in this county, unless you are only changing your gender. If you are restoring your name after a dissolution of marriage that occurred in Sacramento County, you may obtain this service at our Family Relations Courthouse at no charge. 1. You must acquire the appropriate documents online or at the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, civil records customer service counter in room 102. Note: It is recommended that you visit the Civil Self-Help Center located in the Sacramento Public Law Library at 609 9th Street, for further direction in filling out your documents. For more information you can go to: http://www.saclaw.org/pages/civil-self-help-center.aspx 2. Submit your completed documents to the civil customer service counter at 720 9th Street, Room 102. Petitions for Change of Name/Gender are only accepted at the front counter on Wednesdays. For the current fee amount, see the Statewide Civil Fee Schedule at: http://saccourt.ca.gov/fees/docs/fee-schedule.pdf. Fee waivers are available. Adults - Complete and submit an original and two (2) copies of the following unless otherwise noted: Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100); Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110 - Name and Information About the Person Whose Name is to be Changed), a separate attachment for each person whose name is to be changed is required; Adults (cont..) CV/E-142 (Rev 01.02.2013) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento Civil Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (form NC-120); Original & 3 copies Decree Changing Name (form NC-130) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) Documentation of Sacramento County residency, as required by Local rule 2.19. Petitions for change of gender or change of name and gender complete and submit an original and two (2) copies of the following unless otherwise noted: Petition for Change of Name and Gender (NC-200) Petition for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate (NC-300) Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (NC-220); Original & 3 copies Setting of Hearing on Petition for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate (NC-320) Decree Changing Name and Gender (NC-230) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) Declaration of Physician Documenting change of Gender Through Clinically Appropriate Treatment Under Health and Safety code Sections 103425 and 103430 (NC-210/310) Documentation of Sacramento County residency, as required by Local rule 2.19. Minors - Parent(s) must complete and submit an original and two (2) copies of the following unless otherwise noted: Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100); Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110 - Name and Information About the Person Whose Name is to be Changed), a separate attachment for each person whose name is to be changed is required; Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (form NC-120); Original & 3 copies Decree Changing Name (form NC-130); and Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Documentation of Sacramento County residency, as required by Local rule 2.19. To expedite the process, both parents should sign the Petition for Change of Name of Minor. When one parent submits a name change for a minor child or children, and the other parent, if living, does not join in consenting to the name change (signature required on petition as a copetitioner), the non-consenting parent must be served personally no less than 30 days prior to the hearing with a copy of the Order to Show Cause pursuant to CCP Section 1277(a). A completed Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause (form NC-121) must also be filed with the court prior to the hearing date. If the non-consenting parent cannot be found, a detailed accounting of steps taken to find the non-consenting parent must be completed on the Declaration form. Rev 01.02.13 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2 Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento Civil Minors - When both parents are deceased, the guardian must complete and submit an original and two (2) copies of the following unless otherwise noted Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100); Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110 - Name and Information About the Person Whose Name is to be Changed, a separate attachment for each person whose name is to be changed is required); Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110G Declaration of Guardian, a separate attachment for each child whose name is to be changed is required); Order to Show Cause Change of Name (form NC-120); Original & 3 copies Decree Changing Name of Minor by Guardian (form NC-130G); and Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Documentation of Sacramento County residency, as required by Local rule 2.19. Entire Family For an entire family wishing to obtain a change of name, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete and submit an original and two (2) copies of the following unless otherwise noted Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100); Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110 - Name and Information About the Person Whose Name is to be Changed, a separate attachment for each person whose name is to be changed is required); Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (form NC-120); Original & 3 copies Decree Changing Name (form NC-130); and Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Documentation of Sacramento County residency, as required by Local rule 2.19. If a guardian is filing the petition, include: Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110G Declaration of Guardian, a separate attachment for each child whose name is to be changed is required); Decree Changing Name of Minor by Guardian (form NC-130G). 3. The filing and certification fee or Request for Fee Waiver is required at the time the documents are filed with the Court. Please refer to the current Fee Schedule. For additional certified copies, please enclose additional fees per copy. 4. When y
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