How to get Nevada divorce records
In Nevada, get a certified copy of the divorce decree from the clerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted.1 Clark County: Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas.2 For a certified copy, Clark County, for example, charges $0.503 a page plus $33 a document to certify. You can order by mail or at a local office.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| By mail | $104 a search | – | Check, money order and card4 |
| At a local office | $0.503 a page plus $33 a document to certify (Clark County) + one extra charge | Up to 2 weeks3 | – |
By mail
- Run by
- Nevada Office of Vital Records (search/verification only, no certified copy)5
- Fees
- Search fee $104
- Payment
- Check, money order and card4
- Make payable to
- Office of Vital Records4
- Mail to
- Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 897066
Good to know
- Index covers only June 1968-September 2005 and May 2015-present (sources differ slightly).4
At a local office
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clark County, Eighth Judicial District Court)3 | – | $33 |
| State divorce record search/verification5 | Locating the county and date; not a certified copy5 | $104 |
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time |
|---|---|
| At a local office | Up to 2 weeks3 |
What the application asks for
Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.3
- Case number, or full names of the parties and the year filed
Decree or certificate
The decree, the court's judgment with the terms of the divorce, comes from the clerk of the court that granted it. Divorce certificate vs decree explains which one an agency usually wants.
Asking the court clerk
The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists what a request for a divorce record should include:8
- Full names of husband and wife
- Date of divorce or annulment
- Place of divorce or annulment
- Type of final decree
- Purpose for which copy is needed
- Relationship to persons whose record is requested
- Day time telephone number with area code
Clerks charge their own copy and certification fees, and some offer an exemplified copy, a more formal certification used for out-of-state and foreign purposes.
Years held and older records
- Years held
- September 1909 to today (Clark County district court records)3
- Older records
- Clerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted5
Warnings from the office
- DPBH warns about third-party sites selling divorce certificates at high fees.9
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get Nevada divorce records?
At a local office: up to 2 weeks.3
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: Office of Vital Records.4
Where are older Nevada divorce records kept?
Clerk of the district court in the county where the divorce was granted.5
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.
- Marriage and Divorce RecordsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated June 30, 2026
- Clerk of the Court Questions and AnswersEighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) Clerk of the Courtdated September 10, 2024
- Records Search and ViewingEighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) Clerk of the Courtdated March 22, 2022
- Request to Search for Marriage or Divorce RecordsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Records
- Birth/Death Vital Records - FAQsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated January 8, 2026
- Birth/Death Vital Records - LocationsNevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated March 13, 2026
- Birth/Death Vital Records - Forms (fee schedule)Nevada DPBH Office of Vital Recordsdated April 17, 2026
- Where to Write for Vital Records: Application GuidelinesCDC National Center for Health Statisticsdated November 6, 2015
- Office of Vital Statistics - Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce RecordsNevada DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated June 29, 2026