Decree Changing Name (Change of Name by Minor of Guardian)
Mendocino Superior Court · Form Packets
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used when a parent or guardian wants to legally change a child's name through the court system in Mendocino County. A parent or legal guardian of a minor child would need this form if they want their child to have a different legal name than the one currently on their birth certificate.
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