How to Change Your Name in California [With CDROM]

Well written, containing all the neccessary information and forms, this book is an invaluable resource for those individuals who are interested in legally changing their name in California.Pro's and con's are examined about Court Ordered Name Changes and Common Usage methodologies. Well thought out and written in a very readable and comprehensive style...this book answers almost any question you may have regarding the implications of changing you name.Highly recommended....by far, the best book I have seen on the market around this issue.

This book packs a wallup!It was complete, concise, and easy to follow.I definately could not of made the change without the help of this book.I do not recommend trying to change your name without this - it walks you through from A to Z, not missing a beat.Excellent book.

clear, concise...a pleasure. made my name change easy. thanks nolo!

I'm really enamored of Nolo Press's self-help legal guides. This one saved me $400 in legal fees. Just follow the steps outlined and it will guide you safely through even a court hearing, if you want to be able to change your passport. If, in the process, you decide you want to change any deeds your old name appears on, you can use their quite inexpensive guide to updating Deeds in California. As for typing up the forms -- neat printing does the job, too.

The 7th edition of this book was my main reference as I successfully completed a legal name change. It did a good job helping me through the process without the assistance of a lawyer ("In Pro Per"). I would also suggest finding a good paralegal to help in typing up the forms.