Divorce, complicated spelling, tricky pronunciation, personal preference--any of these may convince you that it's time for a new name. But juggling more than one name can create confusion with government agencies, delays at the bank, and hassles in your personal life.

Easy to read and use, this book provides all the forms and instructions anyone needs to change a name in California. It covers how to choose a new name and make it legal, amend a birth certificate or get a new one, change children's names, get a new driver's license, passport and Social Security card and change back to a former name after divorce.It's completely revamped to accommodate new DMV regulations, and provides the latest forms required.