For completed examples of some legal forms, see our Self Help Form and Sample Packets page. Handwritten forms are hard to read.Before you complete this petition, read Instructions for Filing Petition for Recognition of Change of Gender and Sex Identifier, Name. Once completed, note the SST number and come into our office to finish the process. Remember it is preformatted to meet Court requirements. Go to the website for the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara and read and follow the instructions carefully, according to your situation. Instructions for Completing the Family Input Form. You may request to be excused from federal service. If the plaintiff made a mistake with your name you should put your actual name first and then type "erroneously sued as Carla T. Consumer". Each. Resource E is a sample cover letter that you can use as a guide if you mail your petition to the court clerk.