Are there services that handle court filing and publication for name changes?

Yes. While many people attempt to handle the name change process on their own, there are specialized services that take care of the most difficult parts—specifically preparing the court petition, filing all the required paperwork with the right Superior Court, and arranging for the mandatory newspaper publication. These steps can be overwhelming because each county may have its own local forms, filing rules, and publishing requirements. Even small errors—such as missing a signature or selecting the wrong type of notice—can cause delays or result in your petition being rejected. For that reason, some people prefer to use a licensed service to manage these details from start to finish.

EZ Name Change is the only true full-service name change provider in the US. Our team prepares all the court forms, files them directly with the correct court, pays the required fees, and arranges the legally required publication in an approved newspaper. We also track your case until the final court order (the “Decree Changing Name”) is issued. By taking on these administrative burdens, EZ Name Change makes the process faster, less stressful, and less prone to errors that could set you back weeks or months.

If you’d like to learn more about the full process, see our step-by-step guide to legally changing your name in California. But if you’d prefer to have everything handled for you, using a full-service provider like EZ Name Change ensures your name change is completed correctly and efficiently.