Not a government site. We do not sell certificates. About us

VitalRecordsByState
Menu

Nevada vital records

The Office of Vital Records is the vital records office for Nevada.1 It issues certified birth certificates and death certificates2. It does not issue marriage certificates or divorce records; this page shows who does.34 Local offices also issue certified copies.5

Last checked against official sources.

On this page
  1. Records and where to get them
  2. Local offices
  3. Access rules and the law
  4. The state office
  5. Questions people ask
  6. Sources

Current notices from the office

  • The office no longer accepts faxed documents.3
  • Lobby limited to one family at a time.3
  • DPBH warns about third-party websites that charge high fees to "process" certificate orders.3

Records and where to get them

RecordWho issues itYears heldFirst copyShortest published time
Birth certificateNevada Office of Vital Records (DPBH), Carson City; also SNHD (Clark County) and Northern Nevada Public Health (Washoe County) for records filed with them1July 1911 to today6$252At a local office: 2 to 4 weeks7
Death certificateNevada Office of Vital Records (DPBH), Carson City; also SNHD (Clark County) and Northern Nevada Public Health (Washoe County) for records filed with them1July 1911 to today6$252At a local office: 2 to 4 weeks8
Marriage certificateCounty Recorder (or County Clerk) of the county where the marriage license was issued4–––
Divorce recordsClerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted4September 1909 to today (Clark County district court records)9–At a local office: Up to 2 weeks9

Birth certificate

Older records
County Recorder in the county where the event occurred6
Ways to order
Online through VitalChek Network Inc., by mail, in person, at a local office (Clark County only), at a local office (Washoe County only), by phone

How to get a Nevada birth certificate

Death certificate

Older records
County Recorder in the county where the event occurred6
Ways to order
Online through VitalChek Network Inc., by mail, in person, at a local office (Clark County only), at a local office (Washoe County only), by phone

How to get a Nevada death certificate

Marriage certificate

Who holds it
Records are held by the county; in Clark County the County Clerk sells certified copies; in Washoe County the County Recorder does.10
Older records
County where the license was purchased4
Ways to order
By mail, at a local office (online order system), at a local office (mail), at a local office: Washoe County Recorder

How to get a Nevada marriage certificate

Divorce records

Who holds it
Clark County: Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas11
Older records
Clerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted2
Ways to order
By mail, at a local office

How to get Nevada divorce records

Local offices

Local offices issue certified copies
Yes5
Which offices
District health department (Southern Nevada Health District for Clark County; Northern Nevada Public Health for Washoe County)1
Any office for any county
No: use the office for the place the event happened5

Access rules and the law

Who may get certified copies
closed: certified copies only to applicants with a direct and tangible interest12

Laws and rules the office cites

  • NRS Chapter 440 - Vital Statistics13
  • NRS 440.650: certified copies only to applicants with a direct and tangible interest14
  • NRS 440.700: fees set by regulation; free birth certificates for certain persons14
  • NRS 440.125: release of vital statistics information 125 years after birth / 50 years after death14
  • NAC Chapter 440 - Vital Statistics13
  • NAC 440.070: certified copies; definition of direct and tangible interest5
  • NRS 440.650 and NAC 440.070 (applicant must show relationship or legal need)15

The state office

Office
Office of Vital Records1
Mailing address
Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706
1
Walk-in address
Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706
3
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, excluding state holidays2

Questions people ask

How much do birth and death certificates cost in Nevada?

A certified birth certificate costs $25 for the first copy and a death certificate $25.2

What is the phone number of the Nevada vital records office?

Office of Vital Records: (775) 684-4242.1

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Nevada?

County Recorder (or County Clerk) of the county where the marriage license was issued. Records are held by the county; in Clark County the County Clerk sells certified copies; in Washoe County the County Recorder does.410

Where do I get divorce records in Nevada?

Clerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted. Clark County: Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas.411

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.

  1. Birth/Death Vital Records - LocationsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated March 13, 2026
  2. Birth/Death Vital Records - FAQsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated January 8, 2026
  3. Office of Vital Statistics - Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce RecordsNevada DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated June 29, 2026
  4. Marriage and Divorce RecordsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated June 30, 2026
  5. NAC Chapter 440 - Vital StatisticsNevada Legislature (NAC chapter 440)dated October 8, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
  6. Where to Write for Vital Records - NevadaCDC National Center for Health Statisticsdated August 5, 2020
  7. Birth certificatesSouthern Nevada Health Districtdated September 30, 2026
  8. Death certificatesSouthern Nevada Health Districtdated September 30, 2026
  9. Records Search and ViewingEighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) Clerk of the Courtdated March 22, 2022
  10. County Clerk Frequently Asked QuestionsClark County Clerk
  11. Clerk of the Court Questions and AnswersEighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) Clerk of the Courtdated September 10, 2024
  12. Attachment A - Proof Required ListNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated January 5, 2023
  13. Birth/Death Vital Records - StatutesNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated January 8, 2026
  14. NRS Chapter 440 - Vital StatisticsNevada Legislature (NRS chapter 440)dated October 24, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
  15. Application for a Certified Copy of Birth CertificateNevada DPBH Office of Vital Records