Nevada vital records are held by the Office of Vital Records within the Department of Health and Human Services under NRS Chapter 440. Certified birth records cost $25, death records $20; orders are placed via VitalChek or in person at the state office in Carson City. County recorders also hold local marriage records.
About Nevada Vital Records
Nevada Vital Records
County Records
Clark County Divorces
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Use this Clark County Recorder's Office service to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.) by name and optionally.
Clark County Marriages
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Search the Clark County (Las Vegas) Recorder for marriage records by name by clicking the Marriage Name link on the left.
Clark County | Divorces
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Click on "Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate Case Search" to find Clark County District Court divorces.
Douglas County Marriages
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Douglas County Recorder Office records for marriages filed since January 1, 1974.
Marriages | before 1900
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Search for pre 1900 and some pre 1930 marriages in Nevada by groom name or bride name.
Mineral County | Marriages
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Marriage license search from the Mineral County Recorder's Office.
White Pine County Burials
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Use this webpanda.com service to browse by name for White Pine County burials. Provides location, name, and general information.
Washoe County | Divorces
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Washoe County Second Judicial District Court Dockets, including family law, divorce, and dissolution records.
White Pine County Coroner Inquests 1910-1914
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Use this webpanda.com service to browse by name for White Pine County coroner inquests during the period 1910-1914. Fascinating glimpse into the lives and deaths of miners in the Ely area.
Deaths | Social Security Administration
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Search Social Security reported deaths in Nevada.
City Records
Carson City | Births & Deaths
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Birth, death, and citizenship genealogy records from Carson City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get a Nevada birth or death certificate?
Nevada's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.
Are vital records free to view online?
Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.
Who can request a confidential record?
Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.
How do I find older marriage or divorce records?
Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.