Esmeralda County, NV
How to Change Your Name in Esmeralda County
File your adult name change petition with the Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda County. The filing fee is $255. Newspaper publication is required.
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Court Information
- Court
- Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda County
- Filing fee
- $255
- Fee waiver
- Available for qualifying petitioners
- Where to file
- Confirm with the clerk
- Court address
- Esmeralda County Clerk/Treasurer, PO Box 547, 403 E Crook Ave, Goldfield, NV 89013
- Court phone
- 775-485-6309
- Jurisdiction
- District Court
- Verification
- Verified· Nov 10, 2026
Filing Requirements in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County
- Complete the name change petition form (available from the Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda 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 in person with the Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda 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 — 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 Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda County clerk before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a name change cost in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The court filing fee is $255. 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 Esmeralda County?
File with the Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda County. Accepted filing methods: in person.
Do I have to publish my name change in a newspaper in Esmeralda County?
Yes — newspaper publication is required in Esmeralda County. Confirm the approved newspaper and notice language with the Fifth Judicial District Court, Esmeralda County clerk before publishing.
Do I need a court hearing for a name change in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County?
Available. You will need certified copies for Social Security, the DMV, your passport and financial institutions, so request more than one.