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Sonoma County, California · Courts and legal help

Find court name change information in Sonoma County

Court information or form packets for a legal name change; adults, children and other procedures have distinct requirements.

1 provider · 1 official link · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Sonoma County, 1 state agency publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (3). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Sonoma County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
California state court

Superior Court of California

Superior Court for Sonoma County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Name change self-help information — Sonoma Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The court explicitly lists this subject among its self-help resources. Assistance has the scope and limitations stated by the court.

Availability · The specifically cited local court subject context; no complete-workflow claim
A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · Civil Self-Help Center (CSHC) | Superior Court of California | County of Sonoma (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local Name change subject context

A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 38c75d0eaa9e78f1

Availability · Local court instructions for the specifically cited subject; the cited paragraph retains its own eligibility and filing scope
Yes, both Petition for Change of Name and Petition for Change of Gender (except “Safe at Home”) can be submitted electronically.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · E-Filing | Superior Court of California | County of Sonoma (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local availability instructions and limitations

Yes, both Petition for Change of Name and Petition for Change of Gender (except “Safe at Home”) can be submitted electronically.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 8efe41fabfe419e3

Availability · Local court instructions for the specifically cited subject; the cited paragraph retains its own eligibility and filing scope
After you complete your paperwork, we recommend you visit the self-help center to review your documents before filing.
Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · Civil Self-Help Center (CSHC) | Superior Court of California | County of Sonoma (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local availability instructions and limitations

After you complete your paperwork, we recommend you visit the self-help center to review your documents before filing.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 38c75d0eaa9e78f1

Source & saved evidence

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · Civil Self-Help Center (CSHC) | Superior Court of California | County of Sonoma (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed local Name change subject context

A Name Change Petition will request a court order to legally change your name or minor's name.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 38c75d0eaa9e78f1

Contacts & sources · 22 forms

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