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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 13Pt. 3Ch. 1§ 9304 Adopted Child Name Change

§ 9304 Adopted Child Name Change

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§ 9304 Adopted Child Name Change

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get adopted, you can change your last name to match your new family's last name.
  • •This is your choice, but it's allowed by law.
  • •The law has been in place since 1994.

Example

A kid named Jamie is adopted by the Smith family.

Jamie can choose to change their last name to Smith if they want to.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9304 Adopted Child Name Change

A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

adoptedfamily nameadoptive parent

Related Statutes

  • § 8618 Adopted Child Name Change
  • § 8603 Spousal Consent For Adoption
  • § 9305 Adoptee Parent Legal Rights
  • § 1500 Marital Property Agreements
  • § 1501 Minor Marital Property Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 9304.
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