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Commonly Asked Questions about Family Court Name Change Forms

Where do I take my completed forms? Take them to your local County Clerks Office. Ask the clerk to file them. In most locations, there will be a filing fee of $210.
Fill these forms out completely, and turn them in (some counties allow mail-‐ins, but you may need to turn them in, in-‐person). You will need to pay a filing fee at the time of submitting the forms. (This varies from around $70 to $200.
You can start using your new name as soon as youre married. You will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate to have your name changed on legal documents. And if you are getting a divorce, you can ask the court to restore your former name in a divorce proceeding. Its that simple.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
Your marriage certificate is a record of your marriage, not your new name or your title. Just because you marry doesnt mean that you automatically take a husbands name or that you are now a Mrs. You have the right to choose the name you want.
However, if someone has contested the name change, or if the judge has any questions about your Petition, he/she may schedule a hearing. All of these steps are discussed further below. The total process will take approximately 2 to 4 months from the date of filing the petition to have the final decree signed.
Filing Fee The fee to file your name change petition, typically around $270 in Nevada. Criminal History Felony convictions must be disclosed in a name change petition and sent to criminal records. Drivers License Must be updated at the DMV using your court order after your name change is finalized.
If you were married in Maryland, you can request a new marriage record that reflects your new name by filing a Request for New Marriage Record (CC-FM-072) in the circuit court of the county that issued the record.