Form with which a corporation may alter the amount of outstanding shares issued by the corporation.
Form with which a corporation may alter the amount of outstanding shares issued by the corporation.
In California, you can ask for a court order to change your legal name. To do this, you file a petition with the court and publish a notice in a newspaper. Then, you'll either have a court date (a hearing) where a judge will make a decision, or the judge may make a decision without a hearing.
Most state government websites have name change application forms available online. In legal terms, this form may consist of a petition and an Order To Show Cause to legally change your name. You should be able to submit a name change application form on a web page online.
If you are changing your name separate from a marriage or divorce, you will need to petition the court to change your name. This process can take up to three months after you submit your paperwork. You can complete your forms online or download them. You may also need to complete paperwork for your local court.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete CA 6-8 weeks CO 4-5 months CT 3-5 weeks DC 6-8 weeks47 more rows
Change your legal name Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months. Choose any part of the process below to get step-by-step instructions.
Change your legal name Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months.
You can legally change your name by filing papers in court. If a judge agrees, they will give you a court order that states your new legal name. You need this order to change your name on identity documents, like your driver's license, passport, or social security card.
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Driver's license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
File a Petition for Name Change The first step in legally changing your name is to file a Petition for Name Change with the California court in the county where you reside. You'll need to fill out the appropriate forms, including the Civil Case Cover Sheet and the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name.