Publish your name change notice (NC-120) in Santa Cruz County. Complete your court requirements with our certified publication service.
Publish Your Court-Ordered Name Change Notice in Santa Cruz County — Fast, Direct and Court-Approved
If you’ve filed a Petition for Change of Name (Form NC-100) with the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, your next step is to publish your Order to Show Cause (Form NC-120) in an approved local newspaper.
You can complete that step right here — directly with the publisher, not through a third-party reseller or broker. Accordingly, you’ll get faster turnaround, lower cost and your payment directly supports independent local journalism that’s been serving Santa Cruz County for many years.
Trusted Local Publishers — Not Resellers
Our publications — Good Times, The Pajaronian and Press Banner — have been publishing legal notices, court announcements and community news for many decades — and in the Pajaronian’s case, for more than 150 years. We are the official publishers — not resellers or brokers.
Our newspapers are trusted by local governments across Santa Cruz County to fulfill their public notice and legal advertising requirements. When you publish through us, you’re working with recognized, adjudicated newspapers that meet all California court and government standards.
Why You Must Publish Your Name Change Notice
Under California law (Code of Civil Procedure §1277), anyone filing for a legal name change must publish the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (Form NC-120) once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within their county.
Our newspapers have been trusted legal advertising outlets for Santa Cruz County residents for generations, ensuring your publication meets all state and court requirements — accurately, affordably, and on time.
Fast, Simple, and Court-Compliant
- Easy Upload: Submit your signed Form NC-120 online in minutes.
- Verified Publication: We publish your notice in an adjudicated Santa Cruz County newspaper.
- Proof of Publication: Receive your Affidavit of Publication (POS-010) ready for court filing.
- Same-Day Service: Upload before 3pm for same-day scheduling.
- Transparent Pricing: Direct-to-publisher rates — no intermediaries or delays.
Serving All of Santa Cruz County
We publish official name change notices for residents in: Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek and throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and coastal communities.
Why Choose Us
- We Are the Publisher — Not a Third Party
- Trusted in Santa Cruz County for More Than a Century
- Official Legal Notice Publishers for Local Governments
- Court-Approved and Fully Compliant
- Fastest Turnaround & Lowest Official Rates
- Supports Independent Local Journalism
Start Your Santa Cruz County Name Change Publication Today
Publishing your Santa Cruz County Name Change Notice (Form NC-120) is quick, affordable, and fully compliant with California law. Upload your document today to publish directly with Good Times, The Pajaronian or Press Banner — trusted local newspapers serving Santa Cruz County residents since 1868.
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