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Change your child's name to match their gender identity

To start the process of legally changing your child’s name to match their gender identity, you fill out court forms.

How to fill out your court forms

Download the forms or fill them out online
You will need to fill out these forms:
- Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) (make sure to check box 6)
- Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110). Both parents must sign. On Item 7c, explain you're changing your child's name to match your gender. Then, attach to the NC-100.
- Order to Show Cause—Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity (form NC-125)
- Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) (some courts do not require this form)
- Decree Changing Name Form (form NC-130) (fill out the boxes at the top and Item 3)
The court will keep the name and gender change petition for a child private. Only your child, you (or the other parent/guardian), and the attorneys can see the court records.
Find out if you have any local forms to fill out

Some courts have more local forms you have to use.

Contact your court clerk’s office, check your court’s website, or talk to your Self-Help Center to ask if they have any local forms you need to use. Self-Help Center staff may be able to review your forms before you file them.
Make copies

Make at least 2 copies of all of your forms. When you file them, the court will keep the original and return the copies to you, stamped.

Keep one of the copies for yourself and give one to your child’s other parent.

CHANGE A CHILD'S NAME TO MATCH GENDER

Once you’ve completed the forms, you’ll file them with the court clerk.