Monterey County Name Change Publication of Form NC-120

Meet court requirements for publishing your name change notice in Monterey County. Fast NC-120 publication with legal verification.


Publish Your Name Change Notice in Monterey County

If you’ve filed a Petition for Change of Name with the Monterey County Superior Court, California law requires you to publish a legal notice of your name change in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for four consecutive weeks.

PublishMyNotice.com makes this process simple, fast and compliant with California Code of Civil Procedure §1277.


Why Choose PublishMyNotice.com?

  • Approved Newspapers: We publish in officially adjudicated newspapers of general circulation, including the Salinas Valley Tribune and King City Rustler.
  • Local Expertise: Serving all of Monterey County, including Salinas, King City, Soledad, Gonzales, Greenfield, and South Monterey County.
  • Court-Compliant Proof: We send you a Court Proof of Publication automatically after the four-week run — accepted by the Monterey County Superior Court.
  • Fast Setup: Submit your name change order in minutes — no need to visit a newspaper office.
  • Affordable Rates: Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or add-ons.

How It Works

  1. File your Petition for Change of Name with the Monterey County Superior Court (Salinas Courthouse, 240 Church St., Salinas, CA 93901).
  2. The court clerk will issue an Order to Show Cause for Change of Name.
  3. Upload that order to PublishMyNotice.com.
  4. We publish your notice once a week for four consecutive weeks in an approved local paper.
  5. After completion, we deliver a Proof of Publication directly to you (and, if needed, to the court).

That’s it — your legal publication requirement is fulfilled.


Service Areas

We handle name change notices for all Monterey County cities and communities:

  • Salinas
  • King City
  • Greenfield
  • Soledad
  • Gonzales
  • Monterey
  • Marina
  • Seaside
  • Castroville
  • Carmel Valley
  • Prunedale
  • Chualar

Our notices are published in court-recognized newspapers of general circulation, in Monterey County

  • King City Rustler

Why You Need to Publish

Publishing your name change notice:

  • Notifies the public of your petition (as required by law).
  • Allows the court to proceed with final approval.
  • Helps you avoid delays or rejections in your name change process.

Without proper publication and proof, your name change order cannot be finalized.


Typical Timeline

StepProcessTime
File PetitionSubmit to Monterey County Superior Court1–2 days
Court Issues Order to Show CauseAfter review1–2 weeks
Publish Notice1 publication × 4 weeks4 weeks
Receive Proof of PublicationAfter final run1 business day

What You’ll Receive

  • Legal-format publication of your Order to Show Cause
  • Weekly insertion for four consecutive weeks
  • Official Proof of Publication accepted by the court
  • Digital and mailed confirmation copies for your records

Monterey County Court Info

Monterey County Superior Court – Salinas Courthouse
240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-775-5400
Website: monterey.courts.ca.gov


  • Publish name change notice Monterey County
  • Salinas name change newspaper publication
  • King City Rustler legal notices
  • Salinas Valley Tribune public notice
  • Monterey County Order to Show Cause publication

Start Your Publication Now

Upload your Order to Show Cause for Change of Name and get started today.