Petitioner already obtained a decree of change of name. (If petitioner has obtained a decree of change of name, attach a certified copy of the decree to this petition.)Page 1 of 2Form Approved for Optional Use Judicial Council of California NC-300 [Rev. September 1, 2018]Health and Safety Code, 247247 103425, 103430, 103435, 103440 www.courts.ca.govPETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF CHANGE OF GENDER AND FOR ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE3.is 18 years old or older and requests an order a.b.1.Petitioner (present name): female. male.nonbinary. recognizing the change of petitioner's gender tohashas not Before you complete this petition, you should read the instructions on the next page. Note: if you were born in California, you do not need to file this petition or to obtain a court order in order for the State Registrar to issue a new birth certificate reflecting a change of gender. See Health and Safety Code section 103426. PETITION OF (name): CASE NUMBER: PETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF CHANGE OF GENDER AND FOR ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE NC-300 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OFSTREET ADDRESS:MAILING ADDRESS:CITY AND ZIP CODE:BRANCH NAME: ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEYSTATE BAR NUMBER:NAME:FIRM NAME:STREET ADDRESS:CITY:STATE:ZIP CODE:TELEPHONE NO.:FAX NO.:E-MAIL ADDRESS:ATTORNEY FOR (name): Date: (TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PETITIONER)(SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER) c.4.I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California that the request for a change in gender to (check one) is to conform my legal gender to my gender identity and is not for any fraudulent purpose. female male nonbinary Petitioner requests an order for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the change of petitioner's gender. 2. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com California Department of Public Health Vital Records 226 MS 5103 P.O. Box 997410 Sacramento, CA 95899-7410INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING PETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF CHANGE OF GENDER AND FOR ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE The petition for a court order recognizing a change of gender and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting that change may be filed in the superior court of any county in California. Note that if you were born in California you do not need to file this petition or obtain a court order in order for the State Registrar to issue a new birth certificate reflecting a change of gender. See Health and Safety Code section 103426. You may make the request directly to the State Registrar at the California Department of Public Health. (See contact information below.)1.3.You will need an original and a copy of each of the following documents:Petition for Recognition of Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (form NC-300)a.b. 4.Prepare an original Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Complete the original petition and file that form and the Civil Case Cover Sheet with the clerk of the court and obtain a filed-endorsed copy of the petition. A filing fee will be charged unless you qualify for a fee waiver. (If you want to apply for a fee waiver, see Request to Waive Court Fees (form FW-001) and Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001226INFO).)A hearing date will only be set if timely objections have been filed. If there is a hearing, you will be sent a notice by the court. Bring copies of all documents to the hearing. If the judge grants the petition, the judge will sign the original order and decree. Bring copies of all documents to the hearing. If the judge grants the petition, the judge will sign the Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (form NC-330). If there are no timely objections filed, the court will grant the petition and sign the order without a hearing. Page 2 of 2NC-300 [Rev. September 1, 2018]PETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF CHANGE OF GENDER AND FOR ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE(This instruction page is for the information of petitioner seeking a court order. It is not part of the petition and does not need to be filed.)Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (form NC-330)If you were born in California, to obtain a new birth certificate reflecting the change of gender, file a certified copy of the order within 30 days with the State Registrar and pay the applicable fees. You may write or contact the State Registrar at:6.5. Local courts may supplement these instructions. Check with the court to determine whether supplemental information is available. For instance, the court may provide you with additional written information identifying the department that handles these petitions and the times when petitions are heard. In addition, if you have already obtained a decree of change of name, attach a certified copy of the decree to the petition.Phone: 916-445-2684 Website: www.cdph.ca.govWhere to FileWhat Forms Are RequiredFiling Court HearingNew Birth Certificate This petition form may only be used by individuals 18 years old or older. (Minors must use form NC-500.) If you were born inCalifornia, you may file the order you receive with the State Registrar and obtain a new birth certificate.2.Who May FileNC-300c.Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com