In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
Sample Affidavit of Name Change State of. County of. Current Name of Applicant: Approximate Date Current Name Was Assumed: Former Name of Applicant: Applicant's Date of Birth : Your Relationship to the Applicant: The variance in the applicant's name shown on his/her birth records and the name currently used:
Select an Approved Newspaper Your court will usually provide a list of newspapers approved to publish legal notices. You'll need to select one of these to place your name change notice. The newspaper must be widely circulated in the area where you filed your petition.
Legal name changes are under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Please contact the Court at (213) 830-0803 for assistance in this matter.