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Superior Court of California
Superior Court for Santa Clara County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Name change court information — Santa Clara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
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- The process for changing a name can be complicated, and it is somewhat different depending whether the name being changed is for an adult, or a child (minor), although many of the same forms are used. Please see the California Courts Self-Help Guides for Name Change and Gender Recognition. Also, see the Self-Help Center's Name and/or Gender Change Forms & Instructions.
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The process for changing a name can be complicated, and it is somewhat different depending whether the name being changed is for an adult, or a child (minor), although many of the same forms are used. Please see the California Courts Self-Help Guides for Name Change and Gender Recognition. Also, see the Self-Help Center's Name and/or Gender Change Forms & Instructions.
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Reviewed local Name change subject context
The process for changing a name can be complicated, and it is somewhat different depending whether the name being changed is for an adult, or a child (minor), although many of the same forms are used. Please see the California Courts Self-Help Guides for Name Change and Gender Recognition. Also, see the Self-Help Center's Name and/or Gender Change Forms & Instructions.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 2661b9588305ea94