By Mail

If you are a qualified applicant, you can complete an application and mail it in with a check or money order for the appropriate fees. Mail to:

Office of Vital Records

4150 Technology Way, Suite 104

Carson City, Nevada 89706

Apply Online (VitalChek)

• The Nevada Office of Vital Records does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc.
• It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official death certificate records and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Nevada Vital Records, to securely order certified Nevada vital records, like birth certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Nevada Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.
• As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is Americas No.1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your familys most important documents, such as Nevada death certificate records, simple, fast and secure:
  • Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
  • Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
  • Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.
• VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Nevada death certificates from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.
• An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.

• Drivers License
• State ID Card
• Passport
• Military ID Card

Contact Details

Office of Vital Records

4150 Technology Way, Suite 104

Carson City, Nevada 89706

Telephone: 775-684-4242

Fax: 775-684-4156

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Churchill County : Administrative Complex 155 N. Taylor Street Fallon, NV 89406
Website

Clark County : 200 S 3rd Street Las Vegas, NV 89155-1601
Phone: 702.455.3156 Website

Douglas County : 1594 Esmeralda Ave Rm 105; Minden, NV 89423-0218
Phone: 775.782.9014 Website

Elko County : 571 Idaho Street #204 Elko, NV 89801-3787
Phone: 775.738.4600 Website

Esmeralda County : PO Box 547 Goldfield, NV 89013-0547
Phone: 775.485.6367 Website

Eureka County : 701 S Main Street PO Box 677 Eureka, NV 89316-0677
Phone: 775.237.5262 Website

Humboldt County : 50 W 5th Street Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775.623.6343 Website

Lander County : 315 S Humboldt Street Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Phone: 775.635.5761 Website

Lincoln County : 181 Main Street Pioche, Nevada 89043
Phone: 775-962-5390 Website

Lyon County : 27 S Main Street PO Box 816 Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: 775.577.5043

Mineral County : PO Box 1450 Hawthorne, NV 89415-1450
Phone: 775.945.2446

Nye County : 101 Radar Rd PO Box 1031 Tonopah, NV 89049-1031
Phone: 775.482.8127 Website

Pershing County : 400 Main St PO Box 820 Lovelock, NV 89419-0820
Phone: 775.273.2208

Storey County : PO Box D Virginia City, NV 89440-0139
Phone: 755.847.0969

Washoe County : 75 Court Street PO Box 11130 Reno, NV 89520
Phone: 775.328.3260

White Pine County : 953 Campton Street PO Box 659 Ely, NV 89301-1002
Phone: 775.289.2341

Death records are confidential in the State of Nevada and may only be released to a qualified applicant. A qualified applicant is defined as the registrant or a direct family member by blood or marriage, his or her guardian, or his or her legal representative.

By mail

Certified copy: $20.00 each

Online (VitalChek)

Certified copy: $20.00 each

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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By Mail

2 to 3 weeks from the date of receipt.(This processing time varies depending on staffing and workload.)

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• The Nevada Division of Vital Records (Nevada Vital Records) issues certified copies of Nevada death certificates, for events which occurred within the State of Nevada.
• Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Nevada from July 1, 1911 to present.
• You may order the certified copies by mail or online (VitalChek)
• $10.00 Search/Verification of a record (search/verifications do not include a certified copy. Choose this option if you are only wanting verification that the record is on file with Nevada Office of Vital Records)
• Cash, Check, or Money Order, made payable to Vital Records

• Decedents Name
• Date of death
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Place of death
• Place of birth
• Occupation
• Full name of spouse (if applicable)
• Decedent's father's name and mother's full maiden name
• Reason for request
• Relationship to deceased
• Applicant's full name and mailing address
• Daytime Telephone number

If you want to obtain certified death certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of certified death certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.

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Certified copies of death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.

• Nevada Department of Health and Human Service

http://health.nv.gov/VS.htm

• VitalChek

http://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/nevada/nevada-vital-records

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