How to Search Clark County Public Records
Clark County contains 74% of Nevada's population (2.40M residents), including Las Vegas, Henderson, and Paradise across 8,061 sq mi of the Mojave Desert.
- Court cases (District): Eighth Judicial District Court — clarkcountycourts.us — civil, family, criminal cases.
- Justice court: Las Vegas Justice Court — lasvegasjusticecourt.us — small claims, evictions, misdemeanors.
- Jail / inmate: Clark County Detention Center inmate search — clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/detention_center/inmate-search.
- Vital records: County Recorder — clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_recorder/vital-documents — birth, death, marriage.
- Property: Assessor (clarkcountynv.gov/assessor) parcels; Recorder for deeds since 1909.
Population
2.40M
Cities
5
Square Miles
8,061
Founded
1909
Departments
40+
Searching Clark County: what to expect
Clark County does more online than most: 6 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. The county docket is online at clarkcountycourts.us — one of the more useful local sources, since Nevada has no single statewide court search. The county's own strong points: clarkcountynv.gov covers parcel and property-tax data, and recorderecomm.clarkcountynv.gov handles deeds and recorded documents. One gap: vital records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Nevada vital records page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Clark County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Nevada state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Clark County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Clark County, Nevada — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,398,871
Population
Census estimate
832,367
Households
Census estimate
$69,911
Median income
Annual household
$368,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Las Vegas
County seat
In Nevada
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
14 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
3 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Clark County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Clark County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Records Search and Viewing – Eighth Judicial District Court Clark County Justice Court, NV |
| Criminal records | Inmates — Vinelink Welcome to Clark County, NV |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Welcome to Clark County, NV Clark County Recorder | Official Site |
| Vital records | Marriage Search by Name |
| Voter records | Nevada Voter Registration Search |
| Professional licenses | Welcome to Clark County, NV FFN by Name Search |
| Recorded documents | County Clerk Contact Information | Nevada Secretary of State |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Clark County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Clark County Records
2026
Clark County official government portal active
The official Clark County government website at www.clarkcountynv.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Clark County court records portal verified
State court system links for Clark County verified against the Nevada judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Clark County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Clark County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Clark County property records online
Clark County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Clark County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Clark County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Clark County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Nevada statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Nevada state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Clark County Records
MYTH"Clark County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Clark County are held by the Nevada state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Clark County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Clark County data."
FACTOnly the official Nevada state repository has verified, current Clark County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Clark County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Clark County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.clarkcountynv.gov — Official Clark County government website
- www.clarkcountycourts.us — Court records — official source
- www.rccd.nv.gov — Criminal records — official source
- maps.clarkcountynv.gov — Property records — official source
- clerk.clarkcountynv.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Clark County & Nevada Records
For records not specific to Clark County, use Nevada's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Nevada statewide record systems:
- Nevada Court Records →
- Nevada Criminal Records →
- Nevada Property Records →
- Nevada Vital Records →
- Nevada Voter Records →
- Nevada Wants & Warrants →
- Nevada Licenses →
- Nevada Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Nevada statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
The searches people actually run in Clark County:
About Clark County, Nevada
Clark County is located in southeastern Nevada. The county seat is Las Vegas (official site: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/).
- Households: 832,367
- Median household income: $69,911
- Median home value: $368,800
- Below poverty line: 13.4%
- Population density: 304.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 35
- NCES schools indexed: 372
Welcome to Clark County, NV
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https://main--clarkcountynv--aemsites.aem.page/government/assessor/property_search/real-property-records If you are a new visitor to our site, please scroll down this page for important information regarding the Assessor transactions. Assessor's Office Disclaimer: The Clark County Assessor's Office makes every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate information possible.
Clark County Recorder | Official Site
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It is both a privilege and an honor to serve the citizens of Clark County. As the Recorder, our mission is to promptly record, preserve, and provide access to public records in an accurate, efficient, responsible and professional manner. Learn more. Nevada Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection has issued an alert regarding companies who offer copies of deeds or other recorded documents.
OpenWeb
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Official public records resource for Clark County, Nevada. It is the authoritative source for this record type in its jurisdiction. Where the site is thin, a phone call to the listed office fills the gaps.
Record Search System
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Recorded land documents for Clark County, Nevada — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Searching here confirms current ownership and surfaces any liens before a purchase. Plats and surveys record here too, which helps when boundaries are in question.
Property Taxes Clark County Treasurer
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Property assessment records for Clark County, Nevada. Search by owner, address, or parcel number; nearby sales are usually a click away. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history.
Welcome to Clark County, NV
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We have included an interactive Cities/County map for Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite and the unincorporated areas of Clark County in our web page. In order to download the Area Map, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Assessor's Parcel Map Index - Note: The following index maps display a comprehensive overview of all Assessor parcel maps.
Parcel Number
Property & Tax Records
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Property assessment records for Clark County, Nevada. Search by owner, address, or parcel number; nearby sales are usually a click away. This office sets the values that property taxes are billed on, and its data is public in every state.
Parcel Type/Book & Page
Property & Tax Records
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Property assessment records for Clark County, Nevada. Tax amounts and payment status typically link from the same record. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history.
Recorder Office Fees
Recorded Documents
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Recorded land documents for Clark County, Nevada — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Recording dates establish priority between competing claims — the timestamps matter. Older instruments live in bound books at the office; staff pull what the online index doesn't reach.
Clark County Assessor's Office | Official Site
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The Assessor's Office mails out Tax Cap Abatement Notices to residential property owners who purchased property or had a change in ownership after July 1 in Clark County. These property owners may be eligible for the primary tax cap rate for.
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.
Clark County Justice Court, NV
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The Las Vegas Justice Court is dedicated to providing a forum for the fair, just, and timely resolution of disputes while preserving the rule of law and protecting the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Nevada.
Clark County District Court Civil/Criminal Division | Nevada Judiciary
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Court case information for Clark County, Nevada. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site.
North Las Vegas Justice Court
Criminal & Court Records
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https://main--clarkcountynv--aemsites.aem.page/government/departments/justice_courts/jurisdictions/boulder_city/
clarkcountynv.gov
Inmates — Vinelink
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As part of its commitment to making Vegas Justice Court provides access to its hearings and other court proceedings live on the Internet via the Zoom application. Please note: all hearings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays are held
Nevada State Police Records, Communications and ... - NV.gov
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Provide complete, timely and accurate criminal justice information while balancing the need for public safety and individuals’ rights to privacy. Submit Manual Request for Nevada Criminal History (must be used for requests being sent from out of state) The Records, Communications
Nevada Sex Offender Registry
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Pursuant to NRS 179B.280, 179B.285 and 179B.290 misuse of the information obtained from the Community Notification Website could be subject to civil liabilities or criminal penalties. This database contains public record information on offenders classified as sexual offenders under Nevada law because of a conviction for a sex-related crime or a crime against a child.
FFN by Name Search
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Recorded land documents for Clark County, Nevada — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Title companies work from this same index; you are seeing what they see. Older instruments live in bound books at the office; staff pull what the online index doesn't reach.
Clark County Building Department
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County to enter upon the above mentioned property for inspection purposes. BAL.
Public Database & Registry Searches | Nevada Secretary of State
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Assessment and tax records covering Clark County are published through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at nvsos.gov carries the new path.
Marriage Search by Name
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Recorded land documents for Clark County, Nevada — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Plats and surveys record here too, which helps when boundaries are in question. Title companies work from this same index; you are seeing what they see.
Marriage License Requirements
Vital Records
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Marriage license records for Clark County, Nevada. Officiant and witness names appear on the license record itself. Older licenses may predate the index; the issuing office can search its books on request.
Clark County | Divorces
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SEC. 2. COMMISSIONERS' / COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOGNITION · Present a proclamation to declare Dancing Dreidels Day in Clark County. ACTION: PRESENTED. Present a proclamation to honor the role of the Nevada Consular Corps in Clark County.
Nevada Voter Registration Search
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Basically, you need to meet the following requirements to obtain a marriage license: You must be at least 18 years old. You must provide government-issued identification to prove your name and age.
Clark County Election Department | Official Site
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Check your Elected Representatives, Voter Record, and Related Data; View Voting History; Make Various Requests, and More
County Clerk Contact Information | Nevada Secretary of State
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This is where Clark County handles voter registration records and election operations. It is an official government source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Clark County?
Clark County court cases are filed with the County Clerk / District Court Clerk. Search the Clark County District Court Civil/Criminal Division | Nevada Judiciary portal: https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts/criminal_division. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Nevada if I wasn't convicted?
In Nevada, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Nevada's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Are Nevada marriage records public?
Marriage records in Nevada are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Are Nevada criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Nevada's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.