Name change:
You need the name of a newspaper to publish your request in:
The court requires you to publish your request in the notices section of a newspaper. You need the name of the newspaper where you plan to publish to complete these forms.
La Mirada Lamplighter is a legally adjudicated newspaper and can publish your name change, we are on the approved list you can obtain at the court.
We charge $199 total, the notice must run four times.
You will need to fill out these forms:
- Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100)
- Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-110) (and attach it to the NC-100)
- Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (form NC-120)
- Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) (some courts do not require this form)
- Decree Changing Name Form (form NC-130) (fill out the boxes at the top and Item 3)
You will need to pay a fee when you file the forms ($435 – $450).
If you can’t afford the fee, fill out another form to ask for a fee waiver.