Clark County, NV
How to Change Your Name in Clark County
File your adult name change petition with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. The filing fee is $270. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County
- Filing fee
- $270
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- county of residence
- Court address
- Family Courts and Services Center, Attn: Clerk of Court, 601 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- 8th Judicial District Court Family Division (NRS 41.270-41.290)
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Clark County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- online (e-filing), by mail or in person
Getting Certified Copies
in-person records counter / mail (5-10 business days)
You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport, and your banks — order more than one.
Step-by-Step Process
- Gather documents: certified birth certificate, photo ID, and proof of residency in Clark County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County clerk or its website)
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, complete a fee waiver form and file it alongside your petition
- File your petition online (e-filing), by mail or in person with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County
- Arrange the required newspaper publication — confirm the approved newspaper with the clerk before you publish
- No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition in this county
- If approved, get certified copies of the court order — in-person records counter / mail (5-10 business days).
- Update SSA first, then DMV, then passport, then all other records
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Not legal advice: Court rules, fees, and procedures vary by county and change over time. Verify current requirements with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Clark County, Nevada?
The court filing fee is $270. A fee waiver is available for petitioners who qualify by income; file the waiver request together with your petition. Certified copies may cost extra; ask the clerk for the current copy fee.
Where and how do I file a name change in Clark County?
File with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County. Venue rule: County of residence. Accepted filing methods: online (e-filing), by mail or in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Clark County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Clark County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Clark County?
No hearing is normally required for an uncontested adult petition, though the court can still schedule one if it has questions.
How do I get certified copies of my name change order in Clark County?
In-person records counter / mail (5-10 business days). You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.