Amador County, CA
How to Change Your Name in Amador County
File your adult name change petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador. The filing fee is $435. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of California, County of Amador
- Filing fee
- $435
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (California Courts Self-Help Guide). Amador name-change petitions are processed by the Civil Division.
- Court address
- 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642
- Court phone
- 209-257-2603
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court
- Official forms
- amador.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil ↗
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Amador County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Required
- How to file
- in person or by drop box
Getting Certified Copies
available ($40 per copy)
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Amador County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of California, County of Amador clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition in person or by drop box with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- Attend the hearing the court schedules
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — available ($40 per copy).
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Amador County, California?
The court filing fee is $435. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Amador County?
File with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador. Venue rule: File in the Superior Court of the county where you live (California Courts Self-Help Guide). Amador name-change petitions are processed by the Civil Division. Accepted filing methods: in person or by drop box.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Amador County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Amador County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Amador County?
A court hearing is required in this county — attend the date the court sets. Confirm the typical timing with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador clerk.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Amador County?
Available ($40 per copy). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.