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    Default Changing My Daughter's Last Name

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: Nevada.

    I would like to know if I can change my daughters last name to my fiance's last name. The bio father is in prison for 66 years, and has only seen her when she was a few days old. His name is not on the birth certificate because he was in jail when I delivered her. I am marrying the only man she knows as "dad" and would like to know if her last name can legally be changed to his. I would like to know if I would have to get his permission. He would surely say no just to spite me, but I'm sure there is a way around it seeing how he's not on the birth certificate....right????

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    Default Re: Changing My Daughter's Last Name

    You can get a name change with the father's permission, or by establishing to a court that it's in the minor child's best interest. I suggest marrying before bringing a name change action in court, as the court likely won't be excited about changing your child's name to one she doesn't share with you.

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