In addition all forms must be typed or handwritten in block letters to insure legibility. Your Motion to Change Venue package must be in English!You just do a Request for Order (FL300) and request a change of venue. Attach a declaration with the facts of the move and your ex being out of the State. This document is a notice of motion and motion for change of venue filed in a California Superior Court. An application for a change of venue must be filed at least 10 days before the date set for trial. To move your case to another court, you must make a "Motion to. A party may request a change of venue if they fear they will not receive a fair hearing. As far as the judge, I can speak only to California. California Code of Civil Procedure 116.370.