Adult Name Change in Nevada: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Nevada District Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

An adult name change in Nevada is filed in the Nevada District Court, costs about $200–$300 (typical $270, varies by county), and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 6–12 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee

$200–$300 (typical $270, varies by county)

The Nevada Self-Help Center states the fee varies by county and prints no statewide figure; Clark County is commonly around $270. Confirm the exact filing fee with your county court clerk.

Court

Nevada District Court

District Court in the county where you live

Timeline

6–12 weeks

Step by step

1
Complete the Nevada District Court name-change packet — the Family Cover Sheet, Petition for Adult Name Change, Notice of Petition for Adult Name Change, Request for Summary Disposition, and Order for Adult Name Change — under NRS 41.270.
2
File the petition with the district court clerk in the county where you live and pay the filing fee, or request a fee waiver if you cannot afford it; you must disclose any felony convictions and, if you have one, submit a copy of your fingerprints.
3
Publish the notice of petition in a county newspaper as NRS 41.280 requires, unless the court grants a personal-safety waiver of publication.
4
After the statutory 10-day waiting period following the last publication, the judge may sign the Order for Adult Name Change, often without a hearing.
5
Order certified copies of the order and use them to update Social Security, the Nevada DMV, your US passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Nevada name change forms (adult and child)	—	Open ↗
Adult Name Change guided interview (DIY)	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Required — Publish notice of the petition in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; NRS 41.280 calls for publication once a week for three successive weeks. Publication is waived if you show your personal safety would be at risk (an Ex Parte Motion for Personal Safety), and the court then seals the record.

Background check: Background check sometimes required

Good to know in Nevada:

• The Nevada Self-Help Center says the filing fee varies by county and does not publish a set amount, so confirm the exact filing fee with your county court clerk.
• Fingerprints are required only if you have a felony conviction, which must be disclosed in the petition.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Nevada license, then your passport and accounts.

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Adult (Court) Name Change in Nevada: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Nevada?

About $200–$300 (typical $270, varies by county), filed in the Nevada District Court. The Nevada Self-Help Center states the fee varies by county and prints no statewide figure; Clark County is commonly around $270. Confirm the exact filing fee with your county court clerk..

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Nevada?

Yes. Publish notice of the petition in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; NRS 41.280 calls for publication once a week for three successive weeks. Publication is waived if you show your personal safety would be at risk (an Ex Parte Motion for Personal Safety), and the court then seals the record.

How long does it take in Nevada?

Typically 6–12 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).

What do I do after the judge signs my order in Nevada?

Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.

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