Nebraska Name Change Resources

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A name change in Nebraska can come up inside a divorce, where a spouse asks to restore a former name, or as its own filing. Either way the court has to approve it in writing before the new name is official.

The official Nebraska documents below cover the request. Once the order is signed, you normally take a certified copy to the agencies that hold your records.

Official Nebraska name change resources

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Nebraska family law forms (official index) (Nebraska judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Nebraska family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/forms

Nebraska court self-help resources (Nebraska courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Nebraska family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help

Nebraska courts directory (district and county courts) (Nebraska judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/courts

Nebraska eFiling (Nebraska.gov) (Nebraska Judicial Branch): Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax. https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-EFILE/

Verified official Nebraska name change documents

These official documents are what Nebraska publishes for a name change request.

Adult Name Change Packet (Checklist and Guides) (Name Change), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-9.pdf

Decree for Name Change Form (DC 6:9.3) (Name Change), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-9-3-fillable.pdf

Instructions for Adult Name Change Hearing (DC 6:9) (Name Change), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-9-a.pdf

Order Waiving Publication of Petition to File for Name Change (DC 6:9.6) (Name Change), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-9-6.pdf

Petition for Name Change (DC 6:9.1) (Name Change), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-9-1.pdf

Official link data for Nebraska was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I restore my former name in the divorce itself?

In many states yes, if you ask for it before the final order is entered. Ask early, because reopening the case later is more work than including it up front.

What do I do after the judge signs it?

Get certified copies of the order and take them to the agencies that hold your records. Each agency has its own process.