Ventura County, CA
How to Change Your Name in Ventura County
Court Information
- Court
- Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
- Filing fee
- $435
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Jurisdiction
- California Superior Court, Civil Division; Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§1276 et seq. (NC-100 series)
- Last verified
- August 17, 2026
Filing Requirements in Ventura County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Confirm with the clerk — not recorded in our data
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by drop box
Getting Certified Copies
Records Department in person (Hall of Justice, Rm 218) or by mail (include SASE and payment)
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 Ventura County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura 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 online (e-filing), by mail, in person or by drop box with the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- Attend your hearing if the court schedules one
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — records department in person (hall of justice, rm 218) or by mail (include sase and payment)
- 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 Superior Court of California, County of Ventura clerk before filing.