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Butte County, California · Courts and legal help

Find court name change information in Butte County

Court information or form packets for a legal name change; adults, children and other procedures have distinct requirements.

1 provider · 1 official link · 1 reviewed requirement · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Butte County, 1 state agency publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (1). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Butte County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
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Butte Superior Court

Superior Court for Butte County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Name change court information — Butte Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name. With a court order you can change your legal name on government issued identification documents such as your driver's license, passport, and social security card. You will generally need a certified copy of the decree changing your name. After you complete your paperwork, we recommend you visit the self-help center to review your documents before filing.
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Superior Court of California, County of Butte · Name Change | Superior Court of California | County of Butte (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local Name change subject context

A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name. With a court order you can change your legal name on government issued identification documents such as your driver's license, passport, and social security card. You will generally need a certified copy of the decree changing your name. After you complete your paperwork, we recommend you visit the self-help center to review your documents before filing.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot aa96c7a9f037e0b2

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Superior Court of California, County of Butte · Name Change | Superior Court of California | County of Butte (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local Name change subject context

A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name. With a court order you can change your legal name on government issued identification documents such as your driver's license, passport, and social security card. You will generally need a certified copy of the decree changing your name. After you complete your paperwork, we recommend you visit the self-help center to review your documents before filing.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot aa96c7a9f037e0b2

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