Name Change

Changing the Name of a Child

Changing Your Legal Identification in California

We recommend you consider getting a court order if you are planning on changing your name.

Information for Fee Waiver

Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees

Gender Change

This section shows you how to ask for a court order changing your gender, both in cases where you also want to change your name or when you only want to change your gender.

A Guide to Going to Court

Going to Court

Name Change After or During a Divorce Case

If you are getting divorced and want to change your name to back to your maiden name, you can usually do that in your divorce case.

California Transgender Law 101

Laws and regulations, practical information, recent case law.

LGBT Elders: Know Your Rights

How to navigate issues with public and social benefits systems.

California Transgender Law 101

Laws and regulations, practical information, recent case law.

Changing the Name of a Child

Changing Your Legal Identification in California

We recommend you consider getting a court order if you are planning on changing your name.

Information for Fee Waiver

Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees

Gender Change

This section shows you how to ask for a court order changing your gender, both in cases where you also want to change your name or when you only want to change your gender.

LGBT Elders: Know Your Rights

How to navigate issues with public and social benefits systems.

Name Change After or During a Divorce Case

If you are getting divorced and want to change your name to back to your maiden name, you can usually do that in your divorce case.