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You are here: More Topics > How to Change Your Name or Your Gender > Changing the Name of an Adult > What if I Wasn't Divorced in California?

You have two options:

Contact the court that did your divorce and find out if there is a simple process for you to change your name using the divorce case even if you no longer live in that state.
File a regular change of name case in your county. Click here for instructions.

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