How do I update my name on a life insurance policy in Nevada?

Name changes on life insurance policies are straightforward but require proper documentation. Common reasons include marriage (name change), divorce (reverting to a prior name), or a legal name change through court order.

To update your name, contact your carrier's customer service or reach out through your agent. You'll typically need to submit a written request along with documentation of the legal name change—a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court-ordered name change document. A photo ID reflecting your new name may also be required.

Submit certified copies rather than originals when possible—carriers may retain copies of documents. The carrier updates the policy records and may issue a policy endorsement or new declaration page reflecting the name change. Processing typically takes 7-21 business days.

If you've moved to Nevada through marriage or relocation and need to update your name on existing policies from other states, the same process applies regardless of where the policy was originally issued. Your new name will be reflected in all future correspondence and on the policy. Also confirm that beneficiary designations reflect any name changes to co-beneficiaries whose names may have also changed.