Nevada Petition for Adult Name Change

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A Nevada petition for name change is used by residents of Nevada who want to change their legal name. The applicant (petitioner) must explain why they want to assume a new name. In addition to the new name they want to assume, they must provide details about where they currently live, as well as their date and place of birth.

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Nevada Petition for Adult Name Change

Last updated January 16th, 2026

A Nevada petition for name change is used by residents of Nevada who want to change their legal name. The applicant (petitioner) must explain why they want to assume a new name. In addition to the new name they want to assume, they must provide details about where they currently live, as well as their date and place of birth.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an adult (18+)
  • Must be a resident of Nevada
  • Consent of both parents for minors (unless emancipated)

How to Legally Change a Name in Nevada

Step 1 – Choose Completion Method

Petitioners can choose whether to follow an online guide, which will create the documents for them, or download the documents and fill them out separately.

Note: Clark County Residents may file electronically. Washoe County residents must file electronically.[1]

Step 2 – Complete Forms

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

Step 3 – Fingerprinting (If Necessary)

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.

Step 4 – File Forms

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.

Step 5 – Publish Notice

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]

Step 6 – Request Judgment

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.

Marriage and Divorce

Nevada allows individuals to change their name during marriage and divorce in the following ways:
  • Marriage – After the wedding, the individual may use a certified copy of their marriage certificate to update their name with the necessary agencies. The certificate is obtained at the County Recorder’s office after the officiant has filed it.
  • Divorce – The individual may request a name change during divorce proceedings. The updated name will be indicated on the final divorce decree.[6]

Sources

  1. Administrative Order 2018-12
  2. NRS 41.290(3)
  3. NRS 41.280(1)(3)
  4. NRS 41.280(2)
  5. NRS 41.290(1)
  6. NRS 125.130