Nevada ranks 47th out of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.) for how easy, fast and affordable it is to get certified birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Cost#42 (tie)of 51
Speed#29of 51
Ease of ordering#48of 51
Birth certificates #46 of 51
Cost
$25 first copy, $25 each extra copy ($45 online)
Processing time
Mail: not published by the state office; in person: walk-in at the Carson City office; wait time not published
Time until the copy is in hand
About 3–5 weeks by mail (estimate)
Where to order
State vital records office (some records also from the Southern Nevada Health District)
Order online
Yes, through the state’s approved vendor, for an extra fee
Records available
State records from July 1911; earlier records from the County Recorder
Marriage records #36 (tie) of 51
Cost
Varies by county
Processing time
Varies by county
Time until the copy is in hand
Varies by county
Where to order
County only: the County Recorder in the county where the license was issued
Order online
No statewide online ordering
Divorce records #27 (tie) of 51
Cost
Varies by county
Processing time
Varies by county
Time until the copy is in hand
Varies by county
Where to order
County only: the County Clerk (District Court) in the county where the divorce was granted
Order online
No statewide online ordering
Death certificates #47 of 51
Cost
$25 first copy, $25 each extra copy; $22 per copy for deaths outside Carson City and Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral and Washoe counties ($42–$45 online)
Processing time
Mail: not published by the state office; in person: walk-in at the Carson City office; wait time not published
Time until the copy is in hand
Not published
Where to order
State vital records office (some records also from the Southern Nevada Health District)
Order online
Yes, through the state’s approved vendor, for an extra fee
Records available
State records from July 1911
Note: These rankings were done on . Prices, processing times and ordering rules may have changed since then, so check with the issuing office before you order. Times marked “estimate” add typical mail delivery to the office’s posted processing time. “Not published” means the office does not post that detail.
How to order Nevada birth, death, marriage and divorce records
How do I get a Nevada birth certificate?
A certified Nevada birth certificate costs $25 per copy from the Office of Vital Records in Carson City by mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek, the state’s only online vendor, and cost $45 including its charges. In Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District also issues birth certificates ($38 for the first copy, $25 each extra).
Nevada birth records: ordering details
Who can order
Nevada birth records are confidential. Under NRS 440.650 and NAC 440.070 you must show a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship, or a need to facilitate a legal process, with proof such as a birth certificate or court order. The person named, a parent listed on the certificate or the informant generally qualifies.
Fee
State office: $25 per copy. If no record is found, a non-refundable $10 search fee applies. Extras: VitalChek online is $45 per certificate, plus $20 for expedited delivery. Southern Nevada Health District: $38 for the first copy (includes a $13 registration fee) and $25 for each extra copy.
How to order
Online or by phone:VitalChek or 877-456-5410, which the state calls the fastest way. By mail: the Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate with a copy of your photo ID, proof of relationship and payment to “Office of Vital Records” (check, money order, cashier’s check, or card with the Authorization for Credit Card Use form) to Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. Don’t mail cash. In person: the Carson City office, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (775-684-4242); cash is accepted at the window. Las Vegas:Southern Nevada Health District, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., online, by mail (P.O. Box 3902, Las Vegas, NV 89127) or by drop-off. Money order or business check only; no personal checks.
ID needed
A copy of the applicant’s photo ID is required for every request, plus proof of relationship. See the state’s proof list.
Processing time
The state office doesn’t post processing times. Southern Nevada Health District: allow 2–4 weeks for online, mail and drop-off orders; no same-day service or expedited processing. Estimate: plan on 3–5 weeks for a mailed certificate to arrive from either office.
Older and local records
The Office of Vital Records holds births filed from July 1, 1911 on. For earlier births, records are usually held by the county recorder where the birth occurred.
Tip: Ordering by mail saves money: $25 from the state office versus $45 online.
A certified Nevada death certificate from the Office of Vital Records costs $25 per copy if the death occurred in Carson City or Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral or Washoe County, and $22 per copy for any other Nevada county. Online orders through VitalChek cost $42–$45.
Nevada death records: ordering details
Who can order
Death records are confidential. You must show a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship, or a need to facilitate a legal process, with proof. The informant, the listed surviving spouse or a parent listed on the certificate generally qualifies.
Fee
$25 or $22 per copy depending on the county of death. A non-refundable $10 search fee applies if no record is found. Extras: VitalChek online $42–$45 per certificate, plus $20 for expedited delivery.
How to order
Online or by phone:VitalChek or 877-456-5410. By mail: the Application for a Certified Copy of Death Certificate with a photo ID copy, proof of relationship and payment to Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. In person: the Carson City office, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
ID needed
A copy of the applicant’s photo ID and proof of relationship.
Processing time
Not posted by the state office.
Older and local records
The state holds deaths filed from July 1, 1911 on. Earlier records are usually at the county recorder where the death occurred.
Tip: Check the county of death before you pay. Deaths outside the six listed counties cost $22, not $25.
Nevada marriage records are held at the county level. For a certified marriage certificate, contact the County Recorder in the county where the license was purchased. If you don’t know the county or date, the state Office of Vital Records can search for the marriage for $10 per name.
Nevada marriage records: ordering details
Certified copy vs. verification
Certified copy: from the County Recorder. State search/verification: $10 per name; it confirms the event but doesn’t include a certified copy.
Who can order
Certified copy: set by the County Recorder.
Fee
Certified copy: varies by county (contact the county for the fee). State search: $10 per name searched.
How to order
Certified copy: write to the County Recorder using the state’s marriage and divorce county contact list. Most counties ask for a money order or cashier’s check payable to “County Recorder”, with no personal checks. State search: send the search request with $10 per search to Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706.
ID needed
Contact the County Recorder.
Processing time
County: varies. State search: results are mailed; no time is posted.
Older records
The state can search marriages from after 1968 to September 2005 and from 2015 to the present. For other years, go to the county.
Tip: Married in Las Vegas? The record is with the Clark County Recorder.
Nevada divorce decrees are held at the county level. Contact the county where the divorce was granted; the state’s county contact list gives each county’s divorce office (in Clark County, the County Clerk’s Family Court office). The state Office of Vital Records can search for a divorce for $10 per name.
Nevada divorce records: ordering details
Decree vs. verification
Certified decree: from the county where the divorce was granted. State search/verification: $10 per name; no certified copy included.
Who can order
Decree: set by the county office.
Fee
Decree: varies by county. State search: $10 per name searched.
How to order
Decree: use the divorce contact for your county on the state county contact list. State search: mail the search request and $10 per search to Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706.
ID needed
Contact the county office.
Processing time
County: varies. State search: no time posted.
Older records
The state can search divorces from after 1968 to September 2005 and from 2015 to the present. Otherwise contact the county.
Tip: You’ll need the exact decree date for the county. If you don’t have it, ask the state for a search first.
Note: Fees, processing times and rules are set by the issuing offices and can change. Times are estimates. Check with the office before you order. PublicLibraries.com is not a government agency.
Other records
Other Nevada records people search for
Official Nevada sites for other common lookups. Some records are kept by counties or carry fees; the note on each line says so.
Official Nevada sites for other records
Court case lookup
Nevada Judiciary Case records are kept by each district and justice court.
Note: Links go to official state sites or services the state designates. Access rules, fees and coverage are set by each office and can change. PublicLibraries.com is not a government agency.
About Nevada public records
Certificate Information
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services can search for records from July 1, 1911 to present. Earlier records
are only availabe from the county recorder's department where the event was filed. Vital records searches for both birth
and death certificates cost $20 dollars and include one certified copy. Admendments
and corrections cost $40 dollars and include one certified copy.
Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706
Telephone: 775-684-4242
The Nevada vital records department doesn't provide certified copies of marriage or divorce records, but can provide verification
for approximately $10 dollars. For geneological searches a microfiche index of marriage records and divorce records can be purchased for $200
dollars and $100 dollars respectively.
The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services has been managing an Adoption Reunion Registry since 1979. It allows
adoptees, birth parents and birth siblings share information to help set up reunions or provide nonidentifying information
such as age, nationality, ethic background, height, weight, physical makeup, education, medical history or geneology.
Nevada Adoption Registry
4126 Technology Way
Carson City, Nevada 89706
(775) 684-4415
Property Records
The county Assessor's department is responsible for maintaining real property data, parcel information and tax valuations for
property in Nevada.
