Those who opt to complete the documents separately will need to fill out the following:

• Family Cover Sheet
  • Family Court Cover Sheet (Clark County residents only)
• Petition for Adult Name Change
• Notice of Petition for Change of Adult Name
• Order for Change of Adult Name

Any petitioner who has been convicted of a felony must submit their fingerprints along with their other petition documentation.^[2] Fingerprinting can be conducted at most local law enforcement offices or through designated private entities.

The completed documents and fingerprint card (if required) must be filed at the district court where the petitioner resides. There will be a filing fee, which differs per county.

Unless the name change is to conform with gender identity, the petitioner will need to arrange for a newspaper to publish the Notice of Petition for Change of Name.^[3] The newspaper will provide an Affidavit of Publication, which will need to be filed with the court.

Petitioners may ask the judge to waive the requirement if they have reason to believe it would put them in harm’s way.^[4]

Once 10 days have passed following publication, the petitioner can file a Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support to request an order without a hearing.^[5] This form requests that the judge approve the Order without a hearing. If the judge approves the name change, the petitioner can request certified copies of the order to update their name with the necessary agencies, entities, and offices.