Order to Show Cause for Change of Name
Judicial Council of California · Name Change
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form is used by someone who wants to legally change their name and needs to notify the court and all interested parties about their request. A person would use this form when they want to change their first name, last name, or both through the California court system.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.