Flat-fee document preparation · Elko, Nevada
Your court paperwork, prepared right.
Divorce, custody, deeds, wills, probate, Chapter 7 and more. You choose the service, answer a secure online form, and I prepare your documents for a flat fee you see before you start.
I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA. I AM NOT AUTHORIZED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. I MAY NOT ACCEPT FEES FOR GIVING LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.Deborah A. Barnhart, registered document preparation service, Nevada Secretary of State Reg. No. NVDP2016923991.
"We took it to Deborah and she fixed it right up the same day, working late."
How it works
Three steps, no office visit needed
- Choose your service and fill out the formEach service below lists its forms by name with a Start button. Answer the questions on your phone or computer.
- I review it and send your contract and invoiceI check your answers for anything missing and contact you. Nothing is filed and no payment is due until then.
- Your documents are preparedYou get your documents by email for review, with a completion date in writing, then sign and file them with the court.
Services & flat fees
22 services, 58 forms
Court filing and recording fees are paid separately to the court or county recorder. Fees listed are for the Fourth Judicial District (Elko County); other Nevada district courts charge about the same.
Divorce & Separation
Divorce4 forms
A joint petition is filed by both spouses together when they agree on all terms. A complaint is filed by one spouse; the other spouse is served and may respond. Each is available with or without minor children.
- Joint Petition for Divorce, No Children$400Start→
- Joint Petition for Divorce with Children$500Start→
- Complaint for Divorce, No Children$500Start→
- Complaint for Divorce with Children$600Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $304 to file, with or without children, joint petition or complaint.
Have readyFull legal names and addresses for both spouses, date and place of marriage, children's names and birth dates (if any), and a list of property and debts.
Answer to a Divorce Complaint2 forms
For people who have been served with a divorce complaint. An answer is the written response to the complaint; a counterclaim states what the responding spouse is asking the court for. Court deadlines to respond are strict, so start right away.
- Answer & Counterclaim (Divorce, No Children)$350Start→
- Answer & Counterclaim (Divorce with Children)$450Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $187 to file an answer. Other Nevada district courts charge about the same.
Have readyThe complaint and summons you were served with, your case number, and the date you were served.
Legal Separation2 forms
A joint petition for legal separation addresses property, debts, support and children while the spouses stay legally married.
- Joint Petition for Legal Separation, No Children$400Start→
- Joint Petition for Legal Separation with Children$500Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $304 to file.
Have readyFull legal names and addresses for both spouses, date and place of marriage, children's names and birth dates (if any), and a list of property and debts.
QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order)1 form
A QDRO is the court order a retirement plan administrator uses to divide a plan between spouses after a divorce decree.
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)$300 · Elko County $200Start→
Have readyYour divorce decree, case number, and the name of the retirement plan and plan administrator.
Children & Family Court
Custody, Visitation & Child Support4 forms
For parents who are not married to each other. A joint petition is filed by both parents together when they agree on all terms. A complaint is filed by one parent, and the other parent may file an answer and counterclaim.
- Joint Petition to Establish Custody$450Start→
- Complaint to Establish Custody$550Start→
- Answer & Counterclaim (Custody Complaint)$450Start→
- Stipulation and Agreement (Regarding Children)$350Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $275 to start a custody case (joint petition or complaint); $198 to answer a custody complaint.
Have readyBoth parents' full names and addresses, each child's name and birth date, where the children have lived the past several years, the schedule you're requesting, and income information for child support.
Motions10 forms
A motion is a written request asking the court to make an order in an open or finished family case. $500 per motion.
- Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support$500Start→
- Motion for Order to Enforce / Order to Show Cause (Contempt)$500Start→
- Motion for Temporary Orders$500Start→
- Motion for Permission to Relocate with Minor Child(ren), Out of State$500Start→
- Emergency Ex Parte Motion Regarding Children$500Start→
- Motion for Reimbursement of Health Care Expenses$500Start→
- Motion for Mutual Restraining Order$500Start→
- Motion for Change of Venue$500Start→
- Motion for School Choice (Minor Children)$500Start→
- General Motion$500Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $129 for the first motion in a case that began with a joint petition; $25 for every other motion.
Have readyYour case number, a copy of your current court order, and the details of the change you're requesting.
Oppositions5 forms
An opposition is a written response to a motion you were served with; some also include a countermotion. Court deadlines to respond are strict, so start right away. $350 per opposition.
- Opposition to Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, Child Support$350Start→
- Opposition to Motion to Enforce / Order to Show Cause (Contempt)$350Start→
- Opposition to Motion for Temporary Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and/or Exclusive Possession$350Start→
- Opposition to Motion for Permission to Relocate with a Minor Child$350Start→
- Generic Opposition & Countermotion$350Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $57 to respond to the first motion in a case that began with a joint petition; $25 for any other response.
Have readyThe motion you were served with, your case number, and the date you were served.
Adoption2 forms
A step-parent adoption lets a spouse adopt their spouse's child and establish permanent parental rights.
- Step-Parent Adoption$500Start→
- Adult adoption / other adoptions$500Call to start
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $213 for a petition for adoption.
Have readyFull names and birth dates for the child and the adopting parent, the marriage certificate (step-parent adoptions), and contact information for the other biological parent.
Termination of Parental Rights1 form
A permanent court action ending a parent's legal rights and responsibilities. It is often filed together with a step-parent adoption.
- Petition for Termination of Parental Rights$500Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): approximately $275; fees may vary.
Have readyThe child's full name and birth date, both parents' names and last known addresses, and any existing custody or support orders.
Guardianship4 forms
A guardian is appointed by the court to care for a child or adult, manage their finances, or both. This also covers ending an existing guardianship.
- Guardianship of a Child$450Start→
- Guardianship of an Adult$450Start→
- Termination of Guardianship$450Start→
- Six-Month Temporary Guardianship (Minor Child)$50Start→
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): no fee when the person has no estate or an estate of $2,500 or less; $5 when the estate is over $2,500. Certified mailing to required family members is billed separately.
Have readyFull name and birth date of the person needing a guardian, the proposed guardian's information, and names and addresses of close relatives who must be notified.
Property, Wills & Estates
Deeds3 forms
A Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed transfers property with more assurance about title than a quitclaim. A Quitclaim Deed transfers whatever interest the owner has. A Deed Effective Upon Death names who receives the property at the owner's death, without probate.
- Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed$150 Elko County · $200 elsewhereStart→
- Quitclaim Deed$150 Elko County · $200 elsewhereStart→
- Deed Effective Upon Death$150 Elko County · $200 elsewhereStart→
Fees paid separatelyElko County Recorder: $37 per recorded document, paid separately.
Have readyThe current deed or the parcel number (APN) and legal description, and full names of everyone on title and everyone receiving the property.
Small Estate Probate1 form
A Petition to Set Aside Estate Without Administration can be used when the estate is under $100,000 and qualifies as a small estate under Nevada law.
- Petition to Set Aside Without Administration (estates under $100,000)$450Start→
Fees paid separatelyCourt filing fee, Fourth Judicial District (Elko County): none for $2,500 or less; $169 over $2,500 up to $20,000; $268 over $20,000. Also certified mailing to each heir, a certified copy of the order, and a $37 Elko County Recorder fee.
Have readyThe death certificate, a list of the estate's assets and their values, and the names and addresses of all heirs.
Wills & Advance Directives3 forms
A will states how your property is distributed and names an executor. A codicil changes an existing will. A living will (advance directive) records your wishes about medical care.
- Last Will and Testament$250 · couple $400Start→
- Codicil to Last Will and Testament$100Start→
- Living Will / Advance Directive$150Start→
Fees paid separatelyOptional: deposit a will with the court for safekeeping, $15 in the Fourth Judicial District (Elko County).
Have readyNames of the people you want to include, who you want as executor, and a general list of your property.
Nevada Revocable Living Trust2 forms
A revocable living trust holds your property during your life and passes it to the people you name. The package includes the deed funding one property into the trust and a tabbed three-ring binder.
Fees paid separatelyEach additional property deeded into the trust is $150. Elko County Recorder: $37 per recorded document, paid separately.
Have readyNames of the people you want to include, who you want as trustee and successor trustee, and a list of your property, including each parcel number (APN).
Power of Attorney2 forms
A general and durable power of attorney covers financial and legal matters and can continue if you become incapacitated. A medical power of attorney names someone to make health care decisions for you.
Have readyYour full legal name and address, and the full name and contact information of the person you are naming (and an alternate, if any).
Name Change, Small Claims & More
Small Claims2 forms
For filing a small claims case or responding to one. In Nevada, including Elko County, small claims cases are limited to $10,000.
Fees paid separatelyBy amount claimed: $46 ($1,000 or less) · $66 (to $2,500) · $86 (to $5,000) · $126 (to $7,500) · $176 (to $10,000).
Have readyThe other party's full name and address, the amount involved, and any receipts, contracts, or messages related to the claim.
Name Change2 forms
An adult name change changes an adult's legal name. A minor's name change can be requested when both parents consent.
- Adult Name Change$600Start→
- Minor Name Change (both parents consent)$600Call to start
Fees paid separatelyFourth Judicial District (Elko County): $275 filing fee, plus newspaper publication, typically $80 to $120.
Have readyYour current legal name, the new name, your birth certificate, and a photo ID.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy1 form
Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition preparation for an individual or a married couple filing jointly, from your answers in a secure online questionnaire.
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Individual or Joint)$150Start→
Fees paid separatelyU.S. Bankruptcy Court filing fee: $338, paid separately by money order. Required credit counseling and debtor education courses are paid by you to the course provider.
Have readyYour income, monthly expenses, debts and creditors' addresses, property and vehicles, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and your credit counseling certificate.
New Business & LLC Startup1 form
Nevada LLC formation paperwork for a new business, with a secure online intake.
- New Business & LLC StartupCall for priceStart→
Fees paid separatelyNevada Secretary of State filing fees are paid separately.
Have readyThe business name you want, the owners' names and addresses, and the business address.
Amended Filings & Other Documents2 forms
For a filing the court rejected that needs to be corrected and re-submitted, or a document that isn't listed here.
- Amended Filing (after a court rejection)$400Start→
- Other documentsCall for a quoteCall to start
Have readyThe original filing and the court's rejection notice or letter.
Weddings & Notary
Weddings2 forms
Deborah officiates wedding ceremonies in her office at 531 Court Street or at the location you choose.
- Wedding ceremony in the office$100Call to book
- Wedding ceremony at your location$200Call to book
Fees paid separatelyTravel fee: $30 for ceremonies outside the Elko city limits. The marriage license comes from the County Clerk and is paid separately.
Have readyYour marriage license, photo ID for both of you, and the date, time and place you'd like.
Notary Public2 forms
Notarizing signatures on your documents, set at the fees allowed by Nevada law.
- First notarized signature$15Call or stop by
- Each additional signer$7.50Call or stop by
Have readyThe unsigned document and a current photo ID for every signer. Don't sign before you arrive.
No form matches that name. Call (775) 385-2200 to ask about services and prices.
Who prepares your documents
I'm Deborah Barnhart.
I've run DPS of Northern Nevada from my office at 531 Court Street in Elko since 2016. I prepare every document myself, from your answers, and I tell you the price before you start.
Registered document preparation service · Nevada Secretary of State Reg. No. NVDP2016923991
"We tried to file our joint divorce together, but it was denied by the courts for A LOT we did wrong. We took it to Deborah and she fixed it right up the same day, working late. Met us early the next day to sign even though she wasn't supposed to be in the office yet and got it signed and finalized in only a week. She was pleasant, communicative, the price point was awesome and I'm DIVORCED. Thank you Deborah!"
"Thank you Deb, she helped me file a motion to obtain legal custody of my kids. I had a motion hearing this week and the judge accepted my motion and I couldn't have done it without you Deb! Lawyers had quoted me an outrageous amount of $ to file a motion and Deb did it thoroughly, quickly and at a price I could afford."
"Deborah was able to take care of our needs when we needed to re-deed our home. She was professional, quick to respond, and even took the time to walk us through each step. We are not local and live in a different state. She even walked our signed deed across to the county office. Thank you, Deborah, for making it so easy."
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"After the death of my brother in Arizona, and needing help with transferring property in Nevada, all from my home in Colorado, I was blessed to find Deborah with DPS of Northern Nevada. She resolved all my issues in no time. I highly recommend Deborah! I could not have done it all without her!"
"I have used DPS services a few times and I was very impressed with her work and knowledge. Deborah completed all my documents for termination of parental rights and the adoption paperwork for my kids. She was very professional and friendly, guiding us through the process every step of the way. Definitely made the process easier."
"We paid high dollar for a lawyer and still had no results. Debra helped us for a fraction of the cost with our child's adoption. 110% satisfied with Debra and her work. Thank you."
"Deborah helped my family in the process of my husband adopting our daughter and she was so amazing and professional! She made the whole thing so easy for us, and the cost of her services cannot be beat! If you need papers prepared she is amazing and 1/4 of the cost of a lawyer, and she even took the papers to the courthouse and filed them with the clerk's office for us! We definitely recommend DPS for anything you need."
"Deborah at DPS of Northern Nevada has been very helpful and proficient in preparing several documents related to land purchases. She understands the processes and communicated clearly. I'll be using her services again."
"I went in yesterday per a family recommendation to have Deb help me with some paperwork I needed. She was funny and sweet and so very helpful! Took only about 30 minutes to finish up and her prices were wonderful. She even took the extra step of delivering things to the courthouse for me. Thank you so much Deb! I highly recommend her!"
"DPS helped us write and send a 10-day notice letter to an event company. She explained the whole process to us and made certain we understood and knew what was going on the entire time. I highly recommend her for all your paperwork needs."
"They helped get my family on the right track after my dad passed. It was straightforward and to the point. Definitely let your friends and loved ones know about DPS of Northern Nevada."
"Deborah has always been an extremely great help to me. She helped me with my name change and was very thorough with all the paperwork needed for the process. Made me feel like I was family. Thank you very much for all your help, Deborah! I will definitely be coming back. Also very affordable!"
"Deborah of DPS was amazing. She's very professional and made this divorce that I'd begged for over 5 years so easy, quick, and very painless! Thank you so much Deborah for making this happen for me. I AM FREE! … If you need any help with your divorce, custody, name change, or name transfers on your deeds, go down and see Deb. She prepares all your court docs without a huge out-of-pocket fee. Very reasonable prices, friendly, and has a heart."
"Deborah did a wonderful job! She was so very supportive and did exactly what I asked for. She was very good about communicating with me as well."
"Deborah of DPS is amazing. She is very professional, very nice. My wife and I went to her to get married. She made our day the happiest of our lives. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts, I feel blessed. I recommend her; she does a bunch of other services as well, not just marriage. Five stars."
"Deborah filled out my divorce papers and had it done the next day and it was sent to the courts within the same week! I highly recommend her for anything needed done!"
"Deborah was very attentive and detail-oriented. I will definitely use her services again and refer her to anyone I know."
"Deborah is kind and smart and will handle your needs professionally as well as her staff."
"Deborah is the best! She went above and beyond. I recommend her! Thank you Deborah!"
"Deborah is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful."
"Smooth. Efficient. Timely."
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