Child change gender and name both parents

Overview

Ask the court for an order recognizing your child's gender change and changing their name

In California, you can ask the court to recognize your child's gender change and change their legal name.

 

If you and the other parent agree, you can ask the court together. You file a petition, wait the required time, and then get an order recognizing your child’s gender change and changing their name. The process generally takes up to 3 months.

 

Choose any part of the process below to get step-by-step instructions.