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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Do I Find Public Records
Nevada Public Records Act
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A Nevada State Record is
NRS 239.005(6)
“Official state record” includes, without limitation: Papers, unpublished books, maps and photographs; Information stored on magnetic tape or computer, laser or optical disc; Materials that are capable of being read by a machine, including, without limitation, microforms and audio and visual materials; and Materials that are made or received by a state agency and preserved by that agency or its successor as evidence of the organization, operation, policy or any other activity of that agency or because of the information contained in the material.
The records described in
NRS 239.005(6)
are open for public inspection
unless otherwise declared confidential by law.
To request access to
recent or current
public records, please contact the specific State agency that created the records and complete a public records request form with that agency.
Public Records Request
To submit a public records request:
Please submit the request in writing; you may use the Nevada
Public Records Request Form
Send the request
to the attention of the Department's public information officer
You can submit your request any of the following ways:
Email to
deptadmin@admin.nv.gov
Mail to the
Department of Administration, 515 E. Musser St., Carson City NV 89701
Please note:
Requests should be as specific as possible and include the requester’s contact information.
The Department will respond to the request within five business days.
If the request cannot be fulfilled within five business days, the Department will provide written notice of that fact, let the requester know the earliest date and time it reasonably believes the record will be available, and may work with the requester to focus the request so the Department can respond as expeditiously as possible.
Helpful Links
Nevada Public Records Request Form
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Nevada Public Records Act: A Manual for Executive Branch Agencies
Nevada Research Databases
Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
Nevada State Purchasing Public Record Information
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