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Public records are documents and information created or received by Nevada state agencies while conducting government business. This page provides information about the Nevada Public Records Act and how to locate or request public records.
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Where do I find public records?
Public records are primarily under the custodianship and management of the local and state agencies responsible for their creation. It is essential to note that the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records are not designated as the legal or physical custodians of these records. For inquiries regarding specific types of Nevada government records, it is recommended to direct questions to the respective agency or county where the record originated. They are best positioned to provide comprehensive information and address any inquiries pertaining to the specified record.
Birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, and other vital records
Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Health and Human Services. Marriage and divorce records are held by the county where they were filed. For certified copies of marriage certificates, contact the County Recorder where the marriage license was purchased. For copies of divorce records, contact the County Clerk where the divorce was granted.
County Recorders:
Recorder's Association of Nevada
County Clerks:
Nevada Association of County Clerks and Election Officials
Birth and Death Records:
Office of Vital Records
Criminal Records:
Nevada State Police Records, Communications and Compliance Division
Marriage and Divorce Records:
State of Nevada Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics
Obituaries and other news articles:
Ask a Librarian
Census records
Nevada State Data Center
United States Census Bureau
Compensation claims and benefits for workers
Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation:
Nevada Resources for Former Federal Employees and Workers
Corporation and business entity records
Business incorporations:
SilverFlume Nevada Business Portal
The State Archives holds scattered incorporation records dating from the 1930s and earlier:
Ask an Archivist
Government spending reports
State Budget – Governor's Finance Office
Legislative meeting minutes
Nevada Legislature Old Committees, Minutes and Exhibits
Nevada Legislature Information and Documents
Property records
For deeds, mortgages, or other property-related records, consult the County Recorder of the county where the transaction occurred. See the
Nevada Secretary of State County Clerk Contact Information list
for county recorder contact information.
Land Patents:
Nevada State Owned and Managed Lands Webmap – Nevada Division of State Lands
Unclaimed Property – Nevada State Treasurer
Veterans records
Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Voter registration and election records
Nevada Secretary of State Online Voter Registration
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