California § 7638 - The procedure in an action under this part to change the name of a minor or adult
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7638 — The procedure in an action under this part to change the name of a minor or adult, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7638. The procedure in an action under this part to change the name of a minor or adult
The procedure in an action under this part to change the name of a minor or adult child for whom a parent and child relationship is established pursuant to Section 7636, upon application in accordance with Title 8 (commencing with Section 1275) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall conform to those provisions, except that the application for the change of name may be included with the petition filed under this part and except as provided in Sections 1277 and 1278 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7638
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7638 cover?
Section 7638 ("The procedure in an action under this part to change the name of a minor or adult") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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