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Name Changes

Name Changes

These are the minimum forms required by the court for the typical or standard name change. Your case may require additional forms. Should you have any questions regarding the completeness of your name change petition and supporting papers, you should consult a private attorney who specializes in civil/name change matters.

Click on the name of the form you wish to view. You may fill them out online and print them from your computer. For detailed instructions on how to fill out the forms, please contact the Legal Resource Center.

Name Change - Adult - Name Only

Name Change and Gender Change - Adult

Name Change - Minor

Miscellaneous Forms 

Note Re: Name Changes:

Even IF the Petitioner qualifies for a FEE WAIVER of their court costs, they will still be required to pay a local “Newspaper of General Circulation” to run the proposed name change once a week for four consecutive weeks prior to the name change hearing. Information regarding Santa Barbara County Newspapers of general circulation:

Newspapers Adjudged for Legal Advertising

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