NC-425 is marked CONFIDENTIAL. It is the court’s order on an application to file documents under seal in a name change proceeding under the Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home). It cites Code of Civil Procedure section 1277 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.575–2.577.
When it is used
Findings, then granted or denied
The judge makes findings on the factors for sealing a record, such as an overriding interest and whether a less restrictive means exists, then grants or denies the application.
Section by section
What each part asks
Use the current official form and its instructions. The descriptions below identify the questions without choosing answers for your situation.
Items 1–5
1 · Hearing
Considered at a hearing on a date and department, or without a hearing.
2 · Findings
Overriding interest, substantial probability of prejudice, narrow tailoring and less restrictive means, and other findings.
3 · Denied
The documents are returned unless the petitioner tells the clerk within 10 days that they want them filed unsealed.
4 · Granted
Which documents may be filed under seal, such as NC-100, NC-110, NC-120, NC-130, CM-010, NC-410, NC-420 and NC-425.
5 · Other orders
Any other order, then the judge’s signature.
Before you file
Common filing problems to check
These checks come from the official form and instructions. They are not a ranking of rejection reasons; the court decides whether a filing meets its requirements.
NC-410 or NC-420, which the order refers to, is not submitted with it.
Documents to be sealed are not listed in item 4.
The petitioner’s name or address appears in the caption, which shows [CONFIDENTIAL] in those places.
E-file it
How to e-file NC-425 with Legal Hub Group
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