Nevada Name Change Resources

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A name change in Nevada 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 Nevada documents below cover the request. Once the order is signed, you normally take a certified copy to the agencies that hold your records.

Official Nevada name change resources

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Nevada family law forms (official index) (Nevada judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Nevada family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/divorce

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

Find a Nevada court (district, justice, municipal) (Nevada judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court

eFileNV (Odyssey File & Serve) (Multiple): Nevada does not have one system for every county. Most courts, including the Clark County family court, use eFileNV, where people without a lawyer can e-file for a small upload fee, but some courts such as the Washoe County district court use their own system, and smaller counties may still want paper. https://efilenv.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing

Verified official Nevada name change documents

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

Petition for Adult Name Change (Name Change), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/name-change/name-adult-petition-pdf-fillable.pdf

Official link data for Nevada 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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.