This guide is for adults changing their own name. The process for changing a child's name requires different forms and procedures.
This form combines gender recognition, name change, and new certificate requests.
To file your documents at the San Francisco Superior Court:
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Street address: 400 McAllister St
Mailing address: 400 McAllister St
City and Zip Code: San Francisco 94102
Branch name: Superior Court of San Francisco
If you receive state benefits or are not currently employed, you may qualify for a fee waiver:
After filing:
After approval, you have two options for getting certified copies of your court order (NC-330):
Important: Other agencies require certified copies from the court, not photocopies or scans.
Visit the Social Security office with your court order and photo ID. Do this first before updating other documents.
After receiving your new Social Security card, visit the DMV to update your ID or driver's license.
Submit your court order and required forms to update your passport.