Free links to official Nevada state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 17 counties.
How to Search Nevada Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Nevada — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the County Recorder in each county.
What this page covers: Nevada recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Many county county recorders offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
County Recorder in each of Nevada's 17 counties (Carson City included)
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Nevada recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.nvsos.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Nevada Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Nevada — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Common recorded document types — typical volume
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Nevada Recorded Documents
2026
Nevada recorded documents portal active
The official Nevada portal at www.nvsos.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
For 2026, Nevada continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.nvsos.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Nevada's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
Nevada County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Nevada Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Nevada for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Nevada county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Nevada Recorded Documents
MYTH"UCC filings are at the county."
FACTMost UCC financing statements are filed with the Secretary of State, not the county recorder. Searching only the county misses them.
MYTH"Everything about a property is recorded."
FACTOnly what someone chose to file. Unrecorded agreements, family handshakes, and old paper deeds exist everywhere — the index shows filings, not the whole story.
MYTH"Recording a deed is what makes it valid."
FACTRecording gives the world notice — it doesn't make the deed good or bad. An unrecorded deed can still bind the people who signed it.
MYTH"A printout equals a certified copy."
FACTCourts, lenders, and agencies usually want the certified copy with the county's seal — the free printout is for research, not proof.
MYTH"The online index goes back forever."
FACTMost Nevada counties' online indexes reach back a few decades at best. Before that it's microfilm and deed books, and often a trip to the courthouse.
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.
Recorded documents for Nevada — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Nevada. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
The land-records trail for Nevada runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Lyon County. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
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Recorded documents for Churchill County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
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Which Nevada counties publish deed and recording indexes online
14 of Nevada's 17 counties run their own online source for deed and recording indexes, 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.
In Nevada, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Nevada Recorded Documents at www.nvsos.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Nevada?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Nevada Recorded Documents at www.nvsos.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Nevada recorded documents available online?▼
Most Nevada countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Nevada Recorded Documents at www.nvsos.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Nevada recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Nevada Recorded Documents (www.nvsos.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Nevada?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Nevada are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Nevada Recorded Documents at www.nvsos.gov publishes the statewide rules.
