Active warrants in Nevada are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Nevada.
What this page covers: Nevada state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.dps.nv.gov — Official Nevada Wants & Warrants — State portal for Nevada wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Related Wants & Warrants Resources
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Wants & Warrants Databases
6 official Nevada wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Nevada Counties
All 17 Nevada counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Nevada counties publish jail rosters and sheriff records online
3 of Nevada's 17 counties run their own online source for jail rosters and sheriff records, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the Nevada most-wanted list?▼
Nevada's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Nevada Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.dps.nv.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Nevada?▼
Most warrants in Nevada are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Nevada Wants & Warrants (www.dps.nv.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Nevada?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Nevada. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Nevada Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.dps.nv.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Nevada warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Nevada warrant?▼
A Nevada warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Nevada Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.dps.nv.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Nevada share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Nevada warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Nevada Wants & Warrants at www.dps.nv.gov manages Nevada's NCIC interface and entry standards.