We help you name your person
Know Your NOK helps you formally designate a trusted person before you ever need one.
Who would speak for you if you couldn't speak for yourself?
The person who knows us best is not always the person expected to speak for us. Too often, that reality is discovered too late. A future where every person's voice can be carried forward by the people they trust.
What is NOK?
Why Know Your NOK?
Most of us assume the people closest to us would automatically be involved if something went wrong. But the default system doesn't work that way. Hospitals follow a legal hierarchy and that hierarchy doesn't account for chosen family, unmarried partners, or the people who actually know you.
Why it matters?Ready to name your person?
It takes about 15 minutes: a piece of paper, your signature, and two witnesses or a notary. We'll walk you through every step, plus a free wallet card to make it easy.
Get startedUpcoming events
September
12
2026
10:00am - 4:00pm PST
Pride Event
Join us as we connect with the LGBTQ+ community in Reno and share practical resources for naming and protecting your trusted person.
What to expect and bring
- Get your NOK card in just a few minutes.
- Bring forms of ID.
- Bring a friend to be a witness.
More ways to show up
Volunteer at an event
Spread the word
Help someone name their person
Get Involved
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DonateKnow Your NOK helps you name the person you trust to speak for you in a medical crisis, no matter what family looks like to you.
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