To save time, you can fill out the SS-5 Form ahead of time. You can find it on the SSO website at: http://www. socialsecurity. gov/forms/ss-5. pdf You can also send in copies of the SS-5 Form and your documentation to the SSO. They will process it and send you your new social security card by mail. [2] X Research source
The DMV will take care of the paperwork and give you a temporary driver’s license. You will be able to use this one until your permanent copy arrives. [3] X Research source [4] X Research source
These forms are available on the California Court’s website. You can enter the form numbers at: http://www. courts. ca. gov/forms. htm Your case name is the name of the parties involved. [5] X Research source
The questions on the form are basic person information questions, such as name, address, residence, phone number, e-mail, and what your new name will be. The form has additional lines if you are changing the names of others, such as a child or a near relative. You may get the form NC-100 at the superior clerk of court’s office or from the California Court’s website at: http://www. courts. ca. gov/documents/nc100. pdf You can get the court’s branch name by asking at the clerk’s office or by checking online to locate a court in your county. You can also find the superior court near you, travel directions and phone numbers online at: http://www. courts. ca. gov/find-my-court. htm[6] X Research source
You should make two copies of this form as well. [6] X Research source
You should make two copies of this form. [6] X Research source
Some county branches provide a link to the required list on the court’s website. [6] X Research source
Remember to request a date for your name change hearing when you file the forms.
Ask the clerk of courts for a list of newspapers where you may publish a valid legal ad. The cost of the ad will vary from paper to paper. [6] X Research source
If the judge denies your request, get a copy of the denial and try again. Either way, you need to make a copy for your records. [6] X Research source
Once you file the petition, the Registrar will hold a hearing and judge the validity of the physician’s letter. Once it is approved, your new birth certificate will be available within 30 days. Once you get your new birth certificate, you can continue with the proceeding to change your name. This is only true if you were born in the State of California. If you were born in another state, you have additional forms you have to fill out. [8] X Research source Cal. Health and Safety Code §§103425-103445 [9] X Research source
If you can’t go to the office, you can mail in a certified copy of the application and all required information to the SSA. [10] X Research source
Now that all your documentation is in order, you can start using your new name. Introduce yourself with your new name and use it to sign checks and other documents.
