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Once your papers are all filled out, you'll need to file them with the court. This page describes that process and what you need to be aware of. What to bring Fill out and bring all the court forms described in the pages before this one, including any county-...

At the top of every court form, there's a section called the "Header", which contains information about you and your case. Fill each of these out in the same way. You'll see header examples for all of the court forms covered by this guide. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WI...

The first form you should fill out is the CM-010. This form is required for all new cases, and it tells the court what your case is about. Start by filling out the header as detailed here, and then do the following: Under CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET, select Unlimi...

This form is only required in Los Angeles County   The LACIV 109 form is required for all new civil cases in L.A. County. It's used to determine the correct courthouse location to file the case in. For a name/gender change, you must file in the judicial distri...

This form is only required in Los Angeles County   The LACIV 226 form is required for all name changes in L.A. county. It's used to perform a background check. This form is confidential, so it will not be part of the public record. Under Sex, put your AGAB. U...

This page assumes you want to change both your name and gender, and that you want to update your birth certificate. If not, it should be self-explanatory which options need to be changed.   The NC-300 form is your actual request to change your name and gender....

The NC-110 form has information about you and your name change. It's required for all California name changes. If you're changing multiple people's names, you'll need a separate NC-110 form for each person. Start by filling out the header as detailed here, and...

To change your name and gender in California, you need to ask a court to order the change. You won't need to appear at a hearing unless there's a problem. The court will automatically approve your name and gender change after a 6-week waiting period. Forms You...

This page assumes you want to change both your name and gender, and that you only want to update your birth certificate. If not, it should be self-explanatory which options need to be changed.   The NC-330 form will be your court order once the judge finishes ...

You only need this page if you're changing your name as part of this court order   The NC-125 form is an order for any interested parties to file objections to your name change within 6 weeks. Objections must have good cause to object to the name change. As st...

Congratulations! Your petition has been granted. In order to complete the legal name and gender change process, you'll need to notify various agencies of your name change. To do that, you'll need certified copies of your court order. Certified copies are copie...

The VS-24B form is used to amend your birth certificate, such as to change your name and gender. If you only change your name, you'll receive a two-page birth certificate listing both your new and old name. If you change both your name and gender, you'll recei...

The VS-20 form is a sworn statement that you are authorized to receive a copy of the birth certificate once it's amended. This form must be notarized before it's sent to the CDPH. You can learn more about that on the next page. Above Applicant's Printed Name,...

After you fill out your VS-20 form as detailed on the previous page, you'll need to notarize it. Notarizing a document means visiting a Notary Public, who is a person entrusted by the state to verify your identity. The Notary Public will look at your ID, verif...

Once you've filled out the VS-24B and VS-20, and had the VS-20 notarized, you'll need to mail your amendment application to the California Department of Public Health's Vital Records department (CDPH-VR). What to include You'll need to include the following it...

The SS-5 form is used to apply for a new social security card. You will need to submit this form in-person to a social security office in order to update your social security records. You need to update your SSA records in order to update other government docu...

A check is a document directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone. A check from your bank will have your bank details on it, so when the person or entity you're paying cashes the check, the money will be taken directly from your account. How ...

One of the difficult parts of getting DIY HRT is obtaining cryptocurrency, especially if you're completely unfamiliar with crypto and all the various concepts involved. This guide seeks to make it easier by explaining some of the concepts and providing instruc...

English For many tasks in the Transonomicon, you'll need to send mail. In order to tell the people and machines handling your mail where it should be delivered and where to return it if there are any issues, you need to address your envelope: Write your name...