An adult's name may be returned to a previous name as part of a divorce or dissolution proceeding, otherwise it must be done in a separate Change of Name Case.

• CIV-698 (Packet) Adult Change of Name Packet:
  • CIV-698 Cover Sheet
  • CIV-699 Instructions for Adult Change of Name
  • CIV-700 Petition for Change of Name
  • VS-405 / Application or Report of Change of Name

A child's name can be changed as part of an adoption proceeding, otherwise it must be done in a separate Change of Name Case.

• CIV-692 (Packet) Child's Change of Name Packet:
  • CIV-692 Cover Sheet
  • CIV-693 Instructions for Child's Change of Name
  • CIV-694 Petition to Change Child's Name
  • CIV-695 Parental Consent from Non-Petitioning Parent
  • VS-405 / Application for Report of Change of Name
• If you object to the child's name being changed, you can file the form: CIV-696 Objection to Change of Name