Visit the California Courts Self-Help Center for instructions and forms. How to file change of gender. Visit the California Courts Self-Help Center for instructions and forms. FeesThere will be a filing fee. Refer to Ref #4 in the fee schedule.Publishing the Petition for Name Change NOTE: Publication is NOT required when a Petitioner seeks to change his or her name to conform to a change in gender identity.ring the following to the court: Copy of newspaper publications Completed Decree of Name Change form NC-130 for minors and adults, or NC-230 for gender change. For name change of a minor, Proof of Service to the non-filing parent if petition is filed by one parent.