Declaration re: Change of Name
Mendocino Superior Court · Form Packets
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used by someone who wants to legally change their name in Mendocino County and needs to declare basic information about themselves and their reasons for the name change. A person would use this form if they are filing a petition to change their name through the local court system, such as someone getting married, divorced, or simply wanting a different name for personal reasons.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.