Nevada Name Change

If you would like to change your name in Nevada, you will find that you can do so rather easily. The filing the correct form with the court with a fee is the first step. Here is some useful information to get you started.

What forms are required for a Nevada name change?

The State of Nevada, outside of Clark County, does not have a specific name change form. You must write your own petition to change the name, use a form prepared by a commercial service, or have an attorney write one for you. If you live in Clark County, use these forms. Click on the following link and search the Nevada Revised Statutes for more details: Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41, Sections 270-90: Proceeding to Change Names of Natural Persons

Where do I file the forms for a name change in Nevada?

The completed forms must be filed with the district court clerk of the county where you currently live.

Do I need to notarize the forms?

Yes. However, the clerk of the court should notarize your petition for free when you bring it to court.

Is there a filing fee for a Nevada name change?

Yes. Check with the clerk of the court to determine the cost. A fee waiver may generally be obtained with a showing of sufficient hardship.

Do I need to schedule a court hearing?

No. Unless somebody objects to your name change petition after you publish a notice in the local newspaper.

Do I need to publish something in a local newspaper?

Yes. You must publish notice of your name change in a local newspaper once a week for three consecutive weeks. Check with your district court clerk for a listing of appropriate papers.

Case Studies: Name Change Process in Nevada

Case Study 1: John’s Name Change

John, a resident of Nevada, decided to change his name to reflect his cultural heritage. He followed the necessary steps and wrote his own petition for a name change. After completing the required forms, he filed them with the district court clerk in his county. John also published a notice of his name change in a local newspaper as mandated. No objections were raised, and the court approved his name change request.

Case Study 2: Sarah’s Smooth Name Change

Sarah, a resident of Clark County, Nevada, wanted to change her name due to personal reasons. She used the specific name change forms provided by the county. Sarah completed the forms and had them notarized by the clerk of the court. She submitted the forms along with the required filing fee. After publishing the notice in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks, Sarah’s name change was granted without any complications.

Case Study 3: Mark’s Fee Waiver Request

Mark, facing financial hardship, wished to change his name in Nevada. He couldn’t afford the filing fee associated with the name change process. Mark reached out to the clerk of the court and successfully obtained a fee waiver by demonstrating sufficient hardship. With the fee waived, he followed the standard procedure of filing the forms, publishing the notice, and completing the name change process.