Los Angeles County, CA
How to Change Your Name in Los Angeles County
Court Information
- Court
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Filing fee
- $435
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Website
- www.lacourt.org ↗
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, proof of residency in Los Angeles County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Los Angeles County Superior Court clerk or website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee ($435), complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition at the Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Attend a hearing if required (some counties waive hearings for uncontested adult name changes)
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — you will need one for Social Security, DMV, passport, and banks
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Los Angeles County Superior Court clerk before filing.