Legal Question in Family Law in California

How to change my first name?

Hello, I am 17 and I want to change my first name. I have always disliked it and would prefer my new name to reflect my heritage, which is very important to me. The change would only be only one letter ,however it makes a large difference. Shortly after I am 18 my family and I move back to Europe, so I will have very little time to wait for a change in the passports or other papers. Please explain the legal process for a minor to change their first name out of desire.Thank you very much.


Asked on 6/24/01, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: How to change my first name?

you parents can file a name change petition for you or you can do after you are 18

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Answered on 7/02/01, 6:42 pm


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