Nevada § 41.280 - When publication of notice is required

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.280 — When publication of notice is required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41.280. When publication of notice is required

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, upon the filing of the petition,

the applicant shall make out and procure a notice that must: (a) State the fact of the filing of the petition, its object, the applicant's present

name, the name which the applicant desires to bear in the future and the fact that

the applicant submitted a statement signed under penalty of perjury that the applicant

is not changing his or her name for a fraudulent purpose; and (b) Be published in some newspaper of general circulation in the county at least one

time. 2. If the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the court that publication of the

change of name would place the applicant's personal safety at risk, the court shall

not require the applicant to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 and shall

order the records concerning the petition and any proceedings concerning the petition

to be sealed and to be opened for inspection only upon an order of the court for good

cause shown or upon the request of the applicant. 3. If the petition filed by the applicant states that the reason for desiring the

change is to conform the applicant's name to his or her gender identity, the court

shall not require the applicant to comply with the provisions of subsection 1.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.280

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.280 cover?

Section 41.280 ("When publication of notice is required") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 41.280?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 41.280 apply to my situation?

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