I recently completed the process of changing my name in Nebraska and thought I would post how I did it here in case someone from Nebraska happens to do a search on it. (Unlikely, but who knows?) :)
I had started my "full time experience" so I decided it was time to get my name legally changed. I first tried the lawyer route and after getting a couple of quotes of $600+ I was now motivated to do it myself.
Unfortunately, there is little information on the web about changing your name in Nebraska. After searching on Google I did find several websites online that offer name change kits for a fee (usually around $30.00). I was about to order a kit when I stumbled across the Nebraska Judicial Branch web site where all the instructions and forms you will need are available for free (!!!)
LINK = Nebraska Name Forms and Instructions
(http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/forms/district/instructions-name-change.shtml)
At the top of their webpage is a warning about doing it yourself, which did make me hesitate at first, but again, the $600+ lawyer's fee was enough for me to continue on. Taking a deep breath I read the instructions, filled out the forms, paid my $79.00 to the lady at the county court and submitted the legal notice form to my local newspaper to be published. 5 weeks later I was standing before the judge. He looked at my papers, looked at me, asked a couple of questions and in less then 6 minutes I went from john to Dora. (Yea!)
I was nervous that something would go wrong, but it all worked out fine. The entire process took about 6 weeks from start to finish and it was much easier to do then I had imagined.
Dora
PS. I also had no problems changing my name on my NE driver's license -- just take your certified name change document with you. Unfortunately, Nebraska will not change you gender marker without GRS letter. >:(
Oregon's is that easy too. I had my court date in June and now I am Amber and not bob. ;D
In Oregon all I needed was a letter from my therapist and was able to with the copy of the court order to get the "F" designation on my license. :) And no lawyer was use either.
Amber