Los Angeles, CA asked in Family Law for California

Q: Do I have to resubmit paperwork to change my name if I miss the court date?

I filed all my paperwork, published in the news paper that I was changing my name but I couldn’t make it to the court date because of work.

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  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Missing the court date for a name change in California generally requires you to reschedule the hearing rather than resubmit all the paperwork. Contact the court clerk promptly to explain the situation and request a new hearing date. Be sure to follow any instructions provided by the court to avoid further delays or complications.

James L. Arrasmith

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