Name and Gender Change Petitions

Name change, court process

Common Questions
Filing My Petition

What is the process to change my name to conform with my gender identity?

Will there be a hearing?

Do I have to publish an ad in the newspaper?

Can I change my gender marker to non-binary?

Cost

Is there a filing fee?

People Under the Age of 18

What if I'm under 18 years old?

Changing Other Identity Documents

What do I do after I receive the court order?

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Additional Resources

California Courts: How-To Change Your Name and Gender

Advocates for Trans Equality: ID Documents Center