California Judicial Council Form
California NC-200 form guide
Petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity
Quick answer
The NC-200 is the mandatory form (new July 1, 2026) for asking a California Superior Court to change your name to conform to your gender identity. Use it instead of NC-100 whenever the name change is gender-identity related. It is filed in the superior court of the county where you live.
What this form is for
The NC-200 is the mandatory form (new July 1, 2026) for asking a California Superior Court to change your name to conform to your gender identity. Use it instead of NC-100 whenever the name change is gender-identity related. It is filed in the superior court of the county where you live.
It typically asks for:
- Your current legal name
- The name you are requesting
- Your date of birth and place of birth
- Your county of residence
- A declaration that the name change is to conform to your gender identity
How it fits into the California packet
NC-200 replaces NC-100 for a gender-identity name change. It is filed together with NC-125 (Order to Show Cause — Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity) and NC-130 (Proposed Decree). If you are requesting a fee waiver, include FW-001.
Official source
https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/nc200.pdfComplete includes
California guided court-form packet checklist (beta): NC-100, NC-110, NC-130, and FW-001 for a standard name change, or NC-200, NC-125, NC-130, and FW-001 for a gender-identity name change. Complete helps you prepare filing documents with personalized information based on your specific situation and county.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use NC-200 or NC-100?
Use NC-200 when the name change is to conform to your gender identity. NC-100 is for standard name changes (for example, after marriage or divorce) and should not be used for a gender-identity name change.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper?
No. A name change to conform to gender identity filed on NC-200 is exempt from the newspaper publication requirement under CCP 1277.5. The court uses NC-125 instead of the standard NC-120 order to show cause, and the petition can be granted without a hearing unless a timely objection shows good cause.
Can I get the filing fee waived?
Yes. If you qualify based on income or public benefits, include FW-001 (Request to Waive Court Fees) with your petition. Filing fees vary by county — verify current fees with your local court.
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