What are the steps to change a last name in ca?

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What are the steps to change a last name in ca?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Get a form from the Clerk of the Court
Complete the form and follow the instructions for publishing the proposed name change in the newspaper
Turn in the form with the required fee
Appear before the judge after the proposed name change has run in the newspaper the required number of times to explain why you want that name
Get the paperwork from the Court when it's approved and file a copy with the State where you were born to amend your birth certificate, take an original copy to the Social Security Admin to change your SS card, and take a copy to the Secretary of State to change your drivers license.