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

Vital Records Databases

13 official Nevada vital records sources.

Vital Records

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Clark County Recorder's Office · RECORD SEARCH SYSTEM · Search · SEARCH · Simple Search · Name · Parcel # Instrument # Document Type · Book/Page · Record Date · Total Value · Legal Description · Help · Debbie Conway · CLARK COUNTY RECORDER · Home · Search ·
Marriage Search by Name
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Clark County Clerk's Office · RECORD SEARCH SYSTEM · Search · SEARCH · Find my Marriage Record · Search by Name · Search by Instrument # Search by Document Type · Search by Record date · Fictitious Firm Name · Get an Apostille · ORDER STATUS TRACKING ·
Questions and Answers – Eighth Judicial District Court
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Divorces are granted to NEVADA STATE residents only . Information on filing for divorce can be obtained through the Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center located on the first floor of the Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas.
Recorder - Douglas County, Nevada
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The public records located in the Douglas County Recorder's Office include documents related to real property, such as deeds and deeds of trust, homesteads, liens, easements and many others. We also record maps, mining documents and marriage certificates. The services provided by the Recorder's Office are mandated by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 247.
Birth/Death Vital Records - FAQs
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Marriage certificates and divorce decrees are held at the county level . For certified copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees, please contact the county where the event occurred. For a list of county offices, please visit the State of Nevada's Office of Vital Records forms page.
Proof of Marriage (Marriage Certificate)
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A RENO, NV 89512 · It is Nevada State law that within 10 days after you have had a marriage ceremony performed, that the minister must deliver the original marriage certificate to the Washoe County Recorder's Office for official recording .
Cemeteries
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Below are the links to the cemeteries in your County, as well as some additional information about those cemeteries. If you do not see the cemetery linked to a page, I do not have any additional information. Please note: Most of the County cemeteries are only partially transcribed.
Resource Center - Washoe Courts
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In Nevada, you do not need to go through legal separation before you can get a divorce . Both spouses do not need to agree to start a divorce, legal separation, or annulment. If both people do not agree, one person can file a "complaint".
White Pine County Public Records | Search Nevada Government Databases
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Search through our extensive database of White Pine County public, vital, and criminal record resources to find information for a background search.
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Read recent and archived obituaries and memorial notices from Review Journal.
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Samantha Liberatore, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Las Vegas on May 8th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, she later made Las Vegas her home, where she worked for many years as a teacher with the Clark County School District.
Birth and Death Certificates | Carson City
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The Nevada Department of Health & Human Service, Office of Vital Statistics is the legal custodian of birth and death certificates filed in the state of Nevada. Phone - (775) 684-4242 . Please visit their website at https://dpbh.nv.gov. vitalrecords@health.nv.gov 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104 ...
Getting Married | Carson City
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You may verify the officiant is authorized by the State of Nevada by contacting our office at (775) 887-2084 or by visiting the Nevada Secretary of State's online Nevada Minister Search. ... A Justice of the Peace is available to perform marriages in the Carson City Courthouse by appointment only .

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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