Who is asking for the name change?

Katie Harding is the petitioner seeking to change her and three minors' surnames to Smith.

When and where is the hearing?

The hearing is June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 63, 1515 Court St., Redding, CA.

How do I object to the name change?

File a written objection stating reasons at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing.

Name Change — 1515 Court St., Redding, CA (210051)

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Petitioner Katie Harding filed to change her and three minors' surnames to Smith. A court hearing is set for June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 63 at the Shasta County courthouse in Redding; objections must be filed beforehand.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM, Dept. 63, 1515 Court St.
Petitioner seeks surname change from Harding/Retamoza/Wheeler to Smith
Objections must be filed at least two court days before the hearing
If no timely objection, court may grant petition without hearing
Notice published April 17–May 8, 2026 in Redding Record Searchlight

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Redding
Address: 1515 Court St., Redding, CA · 8 filings

Case #

210051

Research context

8 filings at this address 161 name change notices in Redding (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no written objection is filed at least two court days before June 1, 2026, the court may grant the name changes without a hearing.

What to do next

1
File an objection (if you oppose)
Submit a written objection with reasons at the Shasta County Superior Court at least two court days before June 1, 2026 and attend the June 1 hearing in Dept. 63.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM at 1515 Court St., Redding, Dept. 63 to show cause or support the petition.
3
Contact the court for questions
Call or visit Shasta County Superior Court records to confirm filing deadlines and procedures before two court days prior to the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

Who is asking for the name change?: Katie Harding is the petitioner seeking to change her and three minors' surnames to Smith.
When and where is the hearing?: The hearing is June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 63, 1515 Court St., Redding, CA.
How do I object to the name change?: File a written objection stating reasons at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order to Show Cause: A court document requiring interested people to appear and explain why the requested change should not be granted.
Petitioner: The person who filed the request with the court asking for the name change.
Published notice: A required announcement printed in a local newspaper for several weeks to inform the public.

Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Katie Harding
CASE NUMBER: 210051
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner Katie Harding filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:
Present Name:
Katie Anna Harding
Wyatt James Wheeler
Riley Rae Retamoza
Hayden Lynn Harding
Proposed name:
Katie Anna Smith
 Wyatt James Smith
 Riley Rae Smith
Hayden Lynn Smith
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING Date:
 June 1, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Dept. 63
1515 Court St., Redding, CA 96001
A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: Redding Record Searchlight
Dated: March 6, 2026
/s/ Benjamin Hanna
Judge of the Superior Court
April 17, 24, May 1, 8 2026
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