How to Change Your Name in Nevada

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How to Change Your Name in Nevada under the Statute 41-270 that allows a resident to change their name after marriage, after divorce, or for any other personal reason. Instructions and forms can be downloaded necessary to petition for name change.

Forms to Fill-Out. - You will need to download and completely fill out the following forms (Do not Sign).
Nevada Notice of Petition
Nevada Civil Cover Sheet

Name Change Petition. - You will need to fill out and complete a name change petition for your county:
Clark County
Douglas County
Washoe County
Other

Notary. - You will have to make a visit to a local branch bank in order to get your forms notarized.
Nevada Notary Form

Submit to County Court. - You must submit your forms to the county court located where you reside.
List of Courts

Newspaper Publication. - After successful filing the clerk will direct you in how to publish your new name in the newspaper.

Notice of Publication. - This is the official notice the newspaper will give to the clerk after you have successfully announced publicly your new name.

Hearing. - If no one objects to your new name then you will not have a hearing and the clerk will notify you of when your name change decree will be available. You will be able to use this as your official certificate to change your name at any public or private institution.