Office of Vital Records

General Information

 The fastest way to obtain a Certificate:

Fraudulent Third Party Websites

The Department of Health has received increased number of calls about third-party vendors selling birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. These companies charge customers high fees to “process” or “help apply” for certificates issued from the Department of Health. If you have ordered through one of these third-party companies and would like to file a consumer complaint, please call the State of Nevada Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at (702) 486-3132 or toll free at (888) 434-9989. For more information please visit their website at the Bureau of Consumer Protection.>

Who Can Order a Record?

The Office of Vital Records requires proof of relationship to ensure the State Registrar is satisfied that applicants for a birth or death record have a direct and tangible interest in the recorded matter pursuant to Nevada law.

• Who is eligible and what proof is required?
  • Acceptable Identification List
   

Contact for Amendments or Corrections

• Email Adoptions Desk - ovradopt@health.nv.gov
• Email Corrections Desk - ovrpac@health.nv.gov
• Email Paternity Desk - ovrpaternity@health.nv.gov

Marriage and Divorce Records

All Marriage and Divorce records are held at the county level. However, you will need to know the exact date of the marriage or divorce decree to get a copy. If you already know your date of marriage or the date the divorce decree was issued, please go directly to the county in which the marriage or divorce occurred. They can get the copy you need. The County contact list is linked below.

If you do not know where you were married, what county you were married in, the county your were divorced in or when, you will need the State Office of Vital Records to do that search. Once you have the details, you will be able to give the county what they need to find your marriage license or divorce decree. Fill out the search request and include $10 per search you need done. The State will mail you back the results. The search request form is listed below the county contact list.

• Marriage and Divorce Contacts by County 
• List of Nevada Cities by County

Are COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Funds Still Available?

Yes. The Federal Emergency Managment Agency will be offering Funeral Assistance on a limited basis until September 30th, 2025.  Please click here for more information.