California Name Change Kit — After Divorce

Getting your name back after a divorce should feel like a fresh start, not another bureaucratic maze. This kit gives you one clear plan, built specifically for California — from the court document that makes it official all the way through every agency and account.

It shows you both ways to restore your name (in your divorce judgment, or afterward with a simple, no-fee court form), then the exact order to update everything so nothing bounces back. Each step gets its own page: what to do, what to bring, what it costs, and how long it takes — including the post-divorce steps most people forget, like beneficiaries and estate documents.

What's inside:

- How to get your name-restoration document — including the free FL-395 route after your divorce is final

- A dedicated page for every step (Social Security, DMV, passport, TSA PreCheck/Global Entry, vehicle, banks, employer, and more)

- The correct order to do everything — and why it matters

- An at-a-glance timeline and time-saving pro tips

- Where to find every official form (always the current version)

Built for California. Instant PDF download. 13 pages.

*Informational guidance only — not legal advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. See the disclaimer inside.*