The County of Orange does not manage legal name changes. For assistance, you will need to contact the Superior Court of Orange County.
According to the Superior Court's web site, a child cannot petition to have their name changed. Only a parent or guardian can do this. The appropriate forms need to be filed in the Probate clerk's office.
Name changes are heard on Fridays at 1:45 p.m. in Department L73 of the Superior Court of Orange County. Minors 12 years-of-age and older must attend the hearing.
To change the names of multiple children, families may petition together on one form.
There is a filing fee of $320.
To view the court's requirements, please read this document prior to publication.
A copy of the filed Order to Show Cause for Change of Name must be published in an adjudicated Orange County newspaper.
To view a complete listing of Local Probate forms, please click HERE. To view a listing of Judicial Council Forms for Probate matters, please click HERE.
For additional assistance, please visit the Superior Court of Orange County's web site or e-mail feedback@occourts.org.
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