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Adult Name Change in Nebraska: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Nebraska District Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

An adult name change in Nebraska is filed in the Nebraska District Court, costs about $89–$178 (typical $144, varies by county), and requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 6–12 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$89–$178 (typical $144, varies by county)

Nebraska's statutory district court civil filing fee is about $144; the exact total varies by county and does not include newspaper publication costs

Court
Nebraska District Court

District Court in the county where you have lived for at least one year

Timeline
6–12 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm you have lived in your county for at least one year, then complete the Petition for Name Change (DC 6:9.1) and the Confidential Party Information — Adult (DC 6:9.4).

  2. 2

    File the petition and confidential form with the clerk of the District Court in the county where you live and pay the filing fee.

  3. 3

    Publish the Legal Notice for Publication (DC 6:9.2) once a week for four consecutive weeks in a local newspaper, or file the Waiver of Publication request (DC 6:9.5) if publication would endanger you.

  4. 4

    Attend the name-change hearing, present your testimony, and provide the completed Decree of Name Change (DC 6:9.3) for the judge to sign.

  5. 5

    Order certified copies of the signed decree and use them to update Social Security, the Nebraska DMV, your US passport, and your accounts.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Petition for Name ChangeDC 6:9.1Open ↗
Legal Notice for PublicationDC 6:9.2Open ↗
Decree of Name ChangeDC 6:9.3Open ↗
Confidential Party Information — Adult Name ChangeDC 6:9.4Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Required — Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,271 the notice of the petition must be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper; publication may be waived by court order if publishing would endanger the petitioner.
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Good to know in Nebraska:
  • • You must have been a bona fide resident of the county for at least one year before filing the petition.
  • • Confirm the exact filing fee with your county District Court clerk, since totals vary by county and newspaper publication is an additional out-of-pocket cost.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Nebraska license, then your passport and accounts.

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Adult (Court) Name Change in Nebraska: FAQ

How much does a adult (court) name change cost in Nebraska?
About $89–$178 (typical $144, varies by county), filed in the Nebraska District Court. Nebraska's statutory district court civil filing fee is about $144; the exact total varies by county and does not include newspaper publication costs.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Nebraska?
Yes. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,271 the notice of the petition must be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper; publication may be waived by court order if publishing would endanger the petitioner.
How long does it take in Nebraska?
Typically 6–12 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).
What do I do after the judge signs my order in Nebraska?
Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.

We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.