Petitioner requests that the court decree the name changes listed in item 3.
California residents: The petition for change of name must be filed in the superior court of the county where the person whose name is to be changed is a resident.
Under 18: The request is made by two parents, one parent, near relative, guardian, attorney for an individual under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, or other.
Add: For each person whose name is to be changed (see item 3), petitioner attaches Name and Information About the Person Whose Name Is to Be Changed (form NC-110).
Safe at Home: If you want to file this petition under the Safe at Home (address confidentiality) program, read form NC-400-INFO first.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form NC-100 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 78 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 13 min |
| Edition | July 1, 2026 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | NC-100, NC 100, NC100, Form NC-100, Petition for Change of Name |
| Official source | Form NC-100 (Rev July 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California |
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