How to Search Nevada Public Records

Nevada's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 17 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Nevada Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court, Justice Court, Municipal Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
3,267,467
Households
1,198,100
Median Income
$74,392
Median Home Value
$392,100

Criminal Records Databases

14 official Nevada criminal records sources.

Criminal Records

Records Search and Viewing – Eighth Judicial District Court
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To request a certified copy, exemplified copy, or plain copy fill out the copy request form and email it to recordsrequest@clarkcountycourts.us . The Clerk of the Court maintains court records from September 1909 through the present date.
Welcome to Clark County, NV
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If an inmate needs to be contacted in the event of an emergency, please contact The Clark County Detention Center: (702) 671-3900 . The Clark County Detention Center is equipped with TTY machines to accommodate hearing impairment.
DPS Public Records Request Form
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Department of Public Safety Nevada State Police · The Public Records Act as found in NRS 239 ensures that government documents are available to the public for inspection or copying within the constraints of the law. Request Public Records Welcome to the Department of Public Safety's Public Records Request System.
FAQs • How do I find someone who is in the Humboldt County J
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The Humboldt County Detention Center is located at 801 Fairgrounds Road, Winnemucca, Nevada . The detention center is managed by the Humboldt County Sheriff's office. Booking information can be found by calling 775-623-6423 or online at the Humboldt County Sheriff's Website.
Inmates | Nevada Department of Corrections
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Most publicly available information about offenders can be viewed via this site's Offender Search . Individuals who are seeking more specific information about an offender's location, status, and classification, can call the individual institution where the offender is located, using the phone ...
Parole Violation Hearings (PVs)
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A Panel of the Board of Parole Commissioners will meet to consider continuing or revoking the parole of the accused parole violators listed on this agenda . This meeting is open to the public. Visitors should contact the correctional location for any attendance restrictions or requirements.
Home - Washoe Courts
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The public website for the Second Judicial District Court located in Reno, Nevada, for Washoe County.
Inmate Search
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Find out about current inmates, inmate web visitation, inmate contact and work programs. click here for inmate info ... This information is updated every 15 minutes. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is not liable for any erroneous information on this site. This may not be a complete list of in custody inmates.
Nevada Sex Offender Registry
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Welcome to the Nevada Sex Offender Registry Website, which lists registered sex offenders in Nevada.
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City of Las Vegas > Government
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We have an elected mayor and city council that sets policy for the city that is home to more than 640,000 residents , is a world leader in sustainability, and values our residents, businesses and visitors.
Crime in Reno, Nevada (NV): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law…
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Reno, NV Nevada murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
North Las Vegas Municipal Court case search
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CM/ECF - nvd - District Version 6.1-login
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Notice An access fee of $0.10 per page or $2.40 per document with an audio attachment, as approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States, will be assessed for access to this service. For more information about CM/ECF, click here or contact the PACER Service Center at (800) 676-6856 .

Nevada Counties

All 17 Nevada counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nevada's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Nevada's court system is headed by the Nevada Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court, Justice Court, Municipal Court. Many Nevada courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Nevada Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Nevada vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Nevada sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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