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Age of Majority and Emancipation in Nevada

In Nevada, a person of 18 is of lawful age, and a minor 16 or older who is married or living apart from parents can petition the juvenile court for emancipation.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Nevada at a glance

Age of majority
18
Emancipation by court petition
Yes
The minor must be married or living apart from parents or guardian and file in the county of residence.
Minimum age to petition
16

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The rules in Nevada

What is the age of majority in Nevada?

Age of majority in Nevada: 18.

Does Nevada have a statute that lets a minor petition a court for emancipation?

Yes. Emancipation by court petition in Nevada: yes. The minor must be married or living apart from parents or guardian and file in the county of residence.

How old must a minor be to petition for emancipation in Nevada?

Minimum age to petition in Nevada: 16.

Where do the Nevada age of majority laws come from?

The rules above come from NRS 129.010 and NRS 129.080. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

NRS 129.080 was last amended in 2025; the current official text still sets the minimum age at 16.

What this means in practice

The age of majority is not the same as every age limit in the law. Separate rules can set the age for drinking alcohol, buying tobacco, making a will, marrying without consent or ending child support, so check the specific rule that applies to the question you have.

Emancipation usually requires a court petition and proof that the minor can support and manage themselves. A court order may grant full adult status or only specific rights, and it can end a parent's duty of support. Read the order and the statute together to see exactly what changes.

Documents signed for a minor, such as a medical consent form or a power of attorney for a child, generally stop being needed once the child reaches the age of majority. Contracts signed by a minor may be voidable, so adults dealing with minors often ask a parent or guardian to sign as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.