I'm an Adult. How Do I Know if I Can Get a Name Change in Nevada?
How can an attorney provide this outrageously low price? We have demonstrated that we are truly committed to helping the community with all of
our pro bono/discounted work (even earning the LACSN Community Commitment Award) and now we want to help people who want to change their
names for a variety of reasons. For example, maybe you are struggling in this economy because you cannot get a job because of name problems (the name
you have been using does not match your license or birth certificate) or you want the same name as your child.
I'm an Adult - Can Get a Name Change in Nevada?
- You have lived in Clark County, Nevada for at least 6 weeks before you file the Petition and you plan to
live in Clark County, Nevada after the Petition is filed.
- You are at least 18 years old. Do not use this form if you want to change your child’s name.
- You have not been convicted of a felony. Do not use this form if you have been convicted of a felony. If
you have been convicted of a felony, you should consult an attorney to see what steps should be taken
to ask the Court to change your name.
- You are not changing your name to avoid creditors or to defraud someone.
Can I Change My First Name? Which Names Can I Change?
You can change your first, middle, or last name, or any combination of them.
Do I Have to Go to Court to Get My Name Changed?
No. The only reason you would need to go to court to change your name is if someone objects to your name change.
Will I Need to Publish My Name Change in the Newspaper?
Yes, you must publish a notice in your local newspaper. This notice must run once a week, for three
consecutive weeks.