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Nevada Joint Divorce Form Guide
The Joint Petition for Divorce (No Children) is a Nevada court form for spouses who intend to file together, have no minor children in common born to or adopted by them, and have reached a complete agreement on every issue addressed by the petition, including property, debts, spousal support, and any requested name restoration.
Nevada court instructions require both spouses to complete every section and sign the Joint Petition before a notary. Each spouse has a separate verification made under oath. The current court PDF also prints an acknowledgment certificate beneath each verification, so every signature and notarial section should remain blank until the appointment and any unclear certificate instructions should be resolved before signing.
Lake Mead Mobile Notary can identify the appearing signer, administer a required oath or affirmation, and complete the lawful notarial certificate requested for the prepared court form. We do not decide whether the spouses qualify for a joint petition, divide property or debts, calculate alimony, select legal options, prepare the agreement, or file the case.
Official Nevada Court Resource
The linked seven-page document is the statewide Nevada court self-help form. It is designed for a summary divorce proceeding in which both spouses agree to every required term and will sign the same Joint Petition under oath.
A joint petition is not a partial settlement. The spouses must agree on property, debts, spousal support, name restoration, and every other option selected or statement made in the petition.
The petition states that there are no minor children in common born to or adopted by the parties. It separately asks whether either spouse is pregnant and requests additional information when the answer is yes.
Current court instructions state that one spouse must have lived in Nevada for at least six weeks before filing. The Affidavit of Resident Witness is used to provide the court with residency proof.
The caption leaves the Nevada county blank. Filing fees, submission methods, local checklists, and judge procedures can differ, so confirm the requirements of the district court where the case will be filed.
Review the State of Nevada instructions for filing for divorce together and the current Nevada divorce forms library before completing the packet.
Agreement and Disclosure Sections
The current form is more than a signature page. It records the spouses' sworn statements and their complete proposed terms for the divorce.
The petition asks for the marriage date and place, identifies the Nevada resident spouse, lists both mailing addresses, and states that the parties are incompatible.
The spouses must answer the pregnancy question and confirm that they have no minor children in common born to or adopted by them. Do not skip these sections merely because the packet is labeled “No Children.”
The spouses choose whether there is no community property, whether it has already been divided, or how identified assets should be awarded. Additional pages may be attached when the available lines are insufficient.
The form asks how community debts should be allocated and warns that the spouses' agreement does not change a creditor's rights. A lender or creditor may still require separate action.
The petition addresses whether alimony will be awarded and allows either spouse to request restoration of a former or maiden name. The notary cannot calculate or recommend either term.
The petition includes important waivers concerning notice, findings, appeal, and a new trial, and asks the court to incorporate the spouses' agreement into the final Decree of Divorce.
Verification and Certificate Review
Current Nevada court instructions require both spouses to sign the Joint Petition in front of a notary. Each spouse has a separate verification page stating that the petition is true to the best of that spouse's knowledge.
Each spouse is “first duly sworn,” signs under penalty of perjury, and signs above wording stating that the document was signed and sworn to or affirmed before the notarial officer. The oath or affirmation and signature occur during the notarial act.
Beneath each sworn verification, the current form contains a separate acknowledgment certificate. A jurat and an acknowledgment are different notarial acts. Do not assume every printed block should be completed automatically when the intended certificate is unclear.
The notary can notarize only the spouse who is personally present for that appointment. One spouse cannot appear for or answer on behalf of the other, and a power of attorney does not replace the joint petitioner's required sworn verification.
Clark County self-help instructions state that spouses may sign separately before different notaries, but should try to keep the signing dates close together. Confirm another county's local instructions before relying on that procedure.
Lake Mead Mobile Notary requires each signer to present an original, current physical government-issued identification document acceptable to the notary. A photo, screenshot, scan, or photocopy is not accepted for an in-person appointment.
The notary identifies the signer, administers the requested oath or affirmation, observes the required signature, and completes the lawful certificate. The notary does not investigate assets, debts, residency, pregnancy, voluntariness of the settlement as legal counsel, or the accuracy of the petition's substantive statements.
Appointment Preparation
The petition should be selected, reviewed, and substantially complete before the appointment. The notary performs the requested lawful notarial act but does not prepare the divorce agreement.
Bring the full Joint Petition for Divorce (No Children), including both verification pages. Do not bring only the signature pages or an incomplete excerpt from the packet.
Resolve the county, names, dates, addresses, pregnancy response, property, debts, alimony, name restoration, and requested decree terms before the meeting. The notary cannot supply legal answers.
Make sure all intended assets and liabilities are addressed and attach additional prepared pages when needed. Questions about retirement accounts, real estate, taxes, bankruptcy, or creditor rights belong with qualified advisers.
Leave both spouse signature lines and all notarial wording blank. Each spouse signs only when personally appearing for the required oath or affirmation and notarial act.
Each spouse must bring acceptable original, current physical government-issued identification. Confirm name differences or identification concerns before the notary travels.
Decide whether both spouses will sign at one meeting or whether separate appointments are needed. Provide the number of documents, signers, locations, and any filing deadline when booking.
Court Packet and Next Steps
Current statewide instructions identify several forms and steps. Confirm the exact checklist, filing method, and local requirements with the district court handling the case.
The cover sheet gives the clerk basic information needed to open the case. It is a separate court document and ordinarily does not replace any part of the Joint Petition.
The no-children version collects confidential identifying information for the court. Follow the court's handling and filing instructions for this nonpublic document.
A friend, coworker, or family member who knows the Nevada resident spouse completes the separate affidavit used to prove at least six weeks of Nevada residency. That witness signs the affidavit through its own execution procedure.
Submit the required forms to the district court in the proper county using that court's current in-person, mail, or electronic filing procedure. Fees and technical requirements vary.
Statewide instructions identify a Request for Submission and a Joint Petition Decree of Divorce (No Children). The proposed decree should reflect the agreement presented to the court.
The spouses are not divorced merely because the petition was notarized or filed. Statewide instructions say the divorce is final on the date the judge-signed Decree of Divorce is filed with the clerk.
Booking Guidance
Book only after the agreement is complete, the correct court form has been selected, and every signer and location has been confirmed.
Select this when both spouses will sign the same prepared Joint Petition at one location and no other document requires notarization during the appointment. State in the booking notes that there are two joint petitioners.
Select this when the appointment also includes one or more separate prepared documents requiring notarization, such as an Affidavit of Resident Witness or another confirmed affidavit or agreement.
Call or text (702) 748-7444 before booking when the spouses need separate travel appointments, are in different cities, or must coordinate signing dates and the transfer of the original petition.
Do not schedule yet when the spouses still need help selecting the form, dividing assets or debts, calculating alimony, resolving pregnancy or residency questions, choosing the court procedure, or determining which certificate the court expects.
Pre-Signing Review
A short form can create permanent property, debt, support, and appellate consequences. A notary appointment is not a substitute for transaction-specific legal or financial advice.
A divorce agreement does not automatically prepare or record a deed, release a borrower, remove a lien, or change the lender's rights. Obtain legal, title, and lender guidance before signing.
Pensions, 401(k)s, deferred compensation, and similar benefits may require specialized orders or plan procedures. The notary cannot draft or explain those requirements.
The spouses' allocation of debt may not bind a creditor and may interact with bankruptcy or tax law. Obtain appropriate legal or financial advice before finalizing the petition.
The petition asks whether either spouse is pregnant. When a pregnancy, parentage issue, adoption, or minor child may affect the case, confirm the correct form and procedure before booking.
The venue in a notarial certificate must reflect where the act occurs. The current PDF prints Nevada venue wording, so obtain court or legal guidance before an out-of-state signing rather than asking a notary to use an inaccurate venue.
Each spouse must participate personally and voluntarily. The notary may decline when identity, understanding, free will, or a lawful execution is not satisfactory.
Common Questions
Yes. Current Nevada court self-help instructions state that both spouses must complete every section and sign the Joint Petition in front of a notary. Each spouse has a separate sworn verification page.
The verification states that each spouse is duly sworn, signs under penalty of perjury, and signs before wording that the document was signed and sworn to or affirmed. The PDF also prints a separate acknowledgment certificate beneath each verification. Because the certificates represent different acts, unclear instructions should be resolved with the court or authorized legal adviser before signing.
Clark County self-help guidance says the spouses may sign separately before different notaries and should try to keep the signing dates close together. Confirm local requirements when filing in another Nevada county.
No. Each joint petitioner must personally appear and complete that spouse's own sworn verification. A spouse, relative, or attorney-in-fact cannot take the oath and sign the verification for the absent petitioner.
No. Statewide instructions also identify a Family Cover Sheet, Confidential Information Sheet, Affidavit of Resident Witness, Request for Submission, and Joint Petition Decree of Divorce. The court handling the case determines the current local checklist.
No. The current form separately asks whether either spouse is pregnant and requests additional information when the answer is yes. Ask the court self-help center or a Nevada family-law attorney whether the no-children procedure fits the situation.
No. The spouses or their authorized legal advisers must prepare those terms. The notary cannot select assets, classify property, allocate debt, calculate support, interpret waivers, or advise whether the agreement protects either spouse.
No. Notarization completes the requested notarial act on the petition. The divorce is not final until the judge signs the Decree of Divorce and the decree is filed with the clerk.
A notarial certificate must use the correct venue for the place where the act occurs. Because the current petition prints Nevada venue wording, obtain court or legal instructions before an out-of-state signing and do not ask a notary to certify an inaccurate location.
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