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Kern Superior Court

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Name change forms and filing resources — Kern Superior CourtOfficial instructions

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Petition for Name Change packets are available and free of charge at any counter where Civil filings are accepted (petitions involving minors under guardianship should be filed in the court where the guardianship is pending).

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Kern Superior Court — Civil and Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

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Petition for Name Change packets are available and free of charge at any counter where Civil filings are accepted (petitions involving minors under guardianship should be filed in the court where the guardianship is pending).

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California Courts Self-Help Guide

Shared California Courts self-help guidance, available for all 58 California county court contexts; local procedures and individual circumstances vary.

Legal name changes in CaliforniaOfficial instructions

Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.

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If you already changed your name and need a copy of a court order, contact the court where your case was filed.

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Shared statewide guidance; local procedures, case types and exceptions may differ

The steps and forms you need to fill out vary depending on your situation. Answer a few questions to get the right set of instructions.

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Judicial Council of California · Change your name in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)

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Change your name in California

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