Congratulations on your new name! Publish your NC-120 Name Change Notice in Alameda County using this convenient online form. It takes less than five minutes to complete.
Your Court-Ordered Name Change Notice Publication in Alameda County — Fast, Direct, and Court-Approved
If you’ve filed a Petition for Change of Name (Form NC-100) with the Alameda County Superior Court, your next step is to publish your Order to Show Cause (Form NC-120) in a qualified local newspaper.
You can do that right here — directly with the publisher, not through a third-party reseller. That means faster turnaround, lower cost, and direct support for independent local journalism in the East Bay community.
Why You Must Publish Your Name Change Notice
California law (Code of Civil Procedure §1277) requires every petitioner to publish their Order to Show Cause once a week for four consecutive weeks in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation in the county where the petition is filed.
Our newspapers — the East Bay Express and the Tri-City Voice — have been trusted sources for legal notices and public information in Alameda County for decades, ensuring your publication meets all court requirements.
We Are the Publishers — Not Resellers
When you publish through this site, you’re working directly with the official Alameda County newspapers of record. There are no middlemen or third-party resellers — just local, court-approved publication handled by the same community papers that have served the East Bay for generations.
- Direct access to the newspaper publisher
- Guaranteed court-compliant publication
- Lowest official rates — no markups
- Fast local service and personal support
- Your payment supports independent journalism
Fast, Simple, and Court-Compliant
- Easy Upload: Submit your signed Form NC-120 online in minutes.
- Verified Publication: We publish your notice in an Alameda County–approved newspaper — East Bay Express or Tri-City Voice.
- Proof of Publication: Receive your Affidavit of Publication (POS-010) ready to file with the court.
- Same-Day Processing: Upload before 3 p.m. for same-day scheduling.
- Transparent Pricing: Direct-to-publisher rates with no broker fees or delays.
Serving All of Alameda County
We publish official name change notices for residents throughout: Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward, Fremont, Union City, Newark, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and surrounding East Bay communities.
Why Choose Us
- We Are the Publisher — East Bay Express & Tri-City Voice
- Trusted in Alameda County for Decades
- Court-Approved Legal Publication
- Best Price, Fastest Turnaround
- Supports Independent Local Journalism
Start Your Alameda County Name Change Publication Today
Publishing your Alameda County Name Change Notice (Form NC-120) is quick and affordable. Upload your document today to publish directly with East Bay Express or Tri-City Voice — your official local newspapers serving Alameda County residents for decades.
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