LACIV 264 REV. 09/18
LASC 09/2018
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Petition for Change of Name
Petition for Change of Name, Recognition of Change of Gender, and issuance of New Birth Certificate
Petition for Recognition of Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate
Petition for Recognition of Minor’s Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate
COURTHOUSE LOCATIONS & INFORMATION
The courthouses listed below accept filings from residents within that district. Filing
location information may be found here
ANTELOPE VALLEY (Lancaster)
42011 4
th
Street West
1
st
Floor
Lancaster, CA 93534
BURBANK
300 East Olive Ave.
Room 225
Burbank, CA 91502
CHATSWORTH
9425 Penfield Ave.
Room 1200
Chatsworth, CA 91311
COMPTON
200 West Compton Blvd.
Room 902
Compton, CA 90220
GLENDALE
600 East Broadway
Room 279
Glendale, CA 91206
LONG BEACH
275 Magnolia Ave.
1
st
Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
LOS ANGELES
111 N. Hill Street
Room 118
Los Angeles, CA 90012
NORWALK
12720 Norwalk Blvd.
Room 101
Norwalk, CA 90650
POMONA SOUTH
400 Civic Center Plaza
Room 101
Pomona, CA 91766
SANTA MONICA
1725 Main Street
Room 102
Santa Monica, CA 90401
TORRANCE
825 Maple Ave.
Room 100
Torrance, CA 90503
VAN NUYS EAST
6230 Sylmar Ave.
Room 107
Van Nuys, CA 91401
LACIV 264 REV. 09/18
LASC 09/2018
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Information Sheet
Petition for Change of Name
Petition for Change of Name, Recognition of Change of Gender, and issuance of New Birth Certificate
Petition for Recognition of Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate
Petition for Recognition of Minor’s Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate
In preparing a petition, please consider the following:
The petition forms are available on the Judicial Council of California’s website. Each
petition type requires multiple forms and has specific instructions. Persons completing
these forms are encouraged to pay close attention to the information requested. As part
of the petition, please also submit the corresponding (with the case caption information
completed) decree or order.
One petition may be used to request name changes for multiple immediate family
members (i.e., parents and minor children). The full names of each petitioner must be
included in the caption and body of the petition. Initials are permitted when it is stated
that such initials represent the actual name.
Please also complete the following additional forms for Los Angeles County for
petitions submitted for filing:
Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location (LACIV 109)
Name Change Criminal History Assessment (LACIV 226)
The petitioner’s age and date of birth must be stated. Adults must be at least 18 years
of age. If the petitioner is under 18 years of age, the petition may be made by a parent,
near relative, guardian, or as otherwise specified.
A completed original proof of service when required should be filed with the court at
least one week prior to the hearing. When required, publish in a local newspaper of
general circulation (those newspapers legally qualified to publish orders and notices).
Allow sufficient time for the newspaper to file a Proof of Publication with the court at
least one week before the hearing.
Approximately one week after the hearing a certified copy of the decree/order issued by
the court may be purchased. The request may be made in person or by mail by
contacting the clerk’s office.
Additional information is available at the California Courts Self-Help Center and Self
Help Resources at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
