Nevada public records
Choose Nevada's judiciary or the correct local court for case records, county offices for property, and the Secretary of State for entities. Search results for Nevada County, California are a different jurisdiction. Birth/death certificates and local marriage/divorce records also use different custodians.
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Official record sources
Choose the document you need before searching. A case index, parcel assessment, recorded deed and certified certificate are different records. The links below lead to the responsible government service or its official directory.
| Record / custodian | How to access | Costs and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Court recordsNevada Judiciary | Use the court directory or appellate case search to find the correct local clerk. | Local case access and document fees vary. Nevada County, California court sites are a different jurisdiction; Nevada trial files are held by the relevant Nevada court. |
| Property and land recordsNevada county assessor directory | Choose the county assessor for parcel data and county recorder for deeds. | County copies and certification have local charges. The assessor directory is a starting point, not a statewide title or lien search. |
| Business recordsNevada government / Secretary of State business search | Use the Business Entity Search link on Nevada's official transparency site; business licensing is a separate service. | Basic search and ordered documents have different charges. State business licensing and entity registration are distinct records within the business services. |
| Birth, death, marriage and divorceNevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health | Choose birth/death certificates and the state guide to county marriage/divorce records. | Certificate and county-copy fees vary. The state office does not issue every county marriage certificate or full divorce decree. |
| Criminal-history checksNevada Records, Communications and Compliance Division | Use the criminal-history repository instructions for personal review or authorized checks. | Fingerprint and processing charges depend on service. Nevada repository access is not unrestricted public name-search access to all histories. |
A criminal charge is not a conviction. A name match does not establish identity. Use the official case disposition and the appropriate authorized record-check process when those distinctions matter.
Requesting agency records in Nevada
Use this process for existing government agency records. Court case copies, vital certificates and criminal-history reports use the separate procedures in the table.
- Who can request
- Any person may inspect or copy non-confidential public books and records. Agencies must separate protected material from releasable information where possible.
- How to submit
- Identify the Nevada agency, municipality or county that maintains the record, then use its published records-custodian contact or accepted request channel. Describe existing documents, identifiers and dates. Keep the submitted request and acknowledgement; court copies and vital certificates use the separate services above.
- Response and delivery
- By the end of the fifth business day, the entity must provide access or explain in writing the lack of custody, expected availability or legal basis for denial.
- Fees and estimates
- Copy charges generally cannot exceed actual cost unless a specific law or regulation sets the fee. Ask for a written estimate; some services, including court transcripts and GIS records, have separate rules.
- If access is denied
- Ask for the written legal basis and non-confidential portions. A requester may apply to the appropriate district court to compel access.
Nevada records-request example
Replace the brackets, narrow the dates and send this to the agency that holds the records. Use its required form or portal when applicable. This example requests agency documents; it is not a certificate application or court filing.
To: [the agency's designated records custodian] Subject: Nevada public-records request — [record or project identifier] Under the Nevada Public Records Act (NRS 239.010), I request electronic copies of the county's approved planning decision and issued permit for [parcel and application number]. Please use existing records in their available electronic format. If any material is withheld, identify the legal basis and provide the non-exempt portions. Before incurring charges above [your limit], please send an itemized estimate. Please confirm receipt and the expected response date. [Name and contact details required by the receiving agency] [Requester eligibility or residency information, where required]
Before sending, check requester eligibility above. Keep the submission confirmation, cost estimate, response and any exemption cited so a follow-up or appeal can refer to the same request.
Nevada public records FAQ
Where can I find Nevada court records?
Use the court directory or appellate case search to find the correct local clerk. Nevada County, California court sites are a different jurisdiction; Nevada trial files are held by the relevant Nevada court.
Sources: Nevada JudiciaryAre Nevada public records free?
Copy charges generally cannot exceed actual cost unless a specific law or regulation sets the fee. Ask for a written estimate; some services, including court transcripts and GIS records, have separate rules. Certificate and court-document services follow the separate charges listed above.
Sources: Nevada Public Records Act manual (PDF); Nevada Judiciary; Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral HealthHow do I get birth, death, marriage or divorce records in Nevada?
Choose birth/death certificates and the state guide to county marriage/divorce records. The state office does not issue every county marriage certificate or full divorce decree.
Sources: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health; Nevada JudiciaryIs a Nevada court search a complete criminal-history check?
No. Nevada repository access is not unrestricted public name-search access to all histories. Use the criminal-history repository instructions for personal review or authorized checks.
Sources: Nevada Records, Communications and Compliance Division; Nevada JudiciarySources and review
Each link identifies the official custodian or its published directory. Portal coverage and fees can change; confirm the current order details before paying. The date below records the source review, not the date a government record was created.
- Nevada Public Records Act manual (PDF) — checked
- Nevada Judiciary — checked
- Nevada county assessor directory — checked
- Nevada government / Secretary of State business search — checked
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health — checked
- Nevada Records, Communications and Compliance Division — checked
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Public-records access rules vary by jurisdiction. Continue through the directory or return to the full list to choose the agency location you need.
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