Nevada Surrender of Modified Name Resolution is a legal procedure that allows an individual to change their name in the state of Nevada. It is primarily used by individuals wishing to change their name for personal or professional reasons. The process involves submitting an application to the court for a name change and then attending an in-person hearing to present evidence of the name change. Depending on the type of name change, the court may require additional documentation or a publication of the name change in a local newspaper. The two types of Nevada Surrender of Modified Name Resolution are a Simple Name Change and an Assumed Name Change. A Simple Name Change allows an individual to change their name to a preferred name without any additional documentation. An Assumed Name Change requires additional documentation such as a birth certificate or other legal documents to prove that the name is not being assumed for fraudulent purposes.