Elko County, NV
How to Change Your Name in Elko County
File your adult name change petition with the Fourth Judicial District Court. The filing fee is $275. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Fourth Judicial District Court
- Filing fee
- $275
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Elko County Courthouse, 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801
- Court phone
- Not recorded — confirm with the clerk
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Official forms
- www.elkocountynv.net/your_government/district_courts/ ↗
- Verification
- Verification in progress
Filing Requirements in Elko County
- Newspaper publication
- Required
- Court hearing
- Not required for uncontested adult petitions
- How to file
- in person
Getting Certified Copies
available
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 Elko County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Fourth Judicial District Court 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 in person with the Fourth Judicial District Court
- 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 — available.
- 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 Fourth Judicial District Court clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Elko County, Nevada?
The court filing fee is $275. 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 Elko County?
File with the Fourth Judicial District Court. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Elko County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Elko County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Fourth Judicial District Court clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Elko 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 Elko County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.