Is Either Partner Required To Change His Or Her Legal Name If Entering Into A Domestic Partnership?
No, there is no requirement that a person changes his/her name when entering into a domestic partnership under NRS 122A. If they choose to do so, two individuals that have filed a Domestic Partnership certificate may initiate a name change with the appropriate entity which allows for a name change. Whether those entities accept the Domestic Partnership Certificate for processing the name change is up to the rules and guidelines of that entity. Further, because NRS 122A is State law, it is not within the Office’s jurisdiction to determine or require federal agencies to process a name change based on the Domestic Partnership certificate. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41.270 provides additional guidance on proceedings to change names of natural persons.
A. No, there is no requirement that a person changes his/her name when entering into a domestic partnership under SB 283. If they choose to do so, two individuals that have filed a Domestic Partnership certifi cate may initiate a name change with the appropriate entity which allowing for a name change. Whether those entities accept the Domestic Partnership Certificate for processing the name change is up to the rules and guidelines of that entity. Further, because SB 283 is State law, it is not within the Office’s jurisdiction to determine or require federal agencies to process a name change based on the Domestic Partnership certificate. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41.270 provides additional guidance on proceedings to change names of natural persons.
