Nevada Vital Records

Birth and Death Records

Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1911. The Family History Library does not have copies of the state records. You can obtain birth and death certificates by writing to:

Office of Vital Records 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104 Carson City, Nevada 89706 Telephone: 775-684-4242 Fax: 775-684-4156 http://health.nv.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=66&amp;Itemid=135

State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. The records are restricted to immediate family members.

The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed at www.vitalrec.com. For records prior to 1911, contact the county recorder's office, or in some counties, the county health department. Some county records begin as early as 1887.

The Nevada State Library and Archiveshas a partial list of birth records in Washoe County for 1887 to 1911 and Lander County birth and death records for 1887 to 1910.

Marriage Records

Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at an earlier date. To obtain a marriage or a divorce record, write to the county recorder of the county where the event took place. Nevada marriage records are open to the public.

The Nevada State Library and Archiveshas marriage licenses for Washoe County for 1862 to 1872.

Divorce Records

Divorce cases were handled by the probate courts until 1864 and by the district courts after that date. The Nevada State Library and Archiveshas the early probate court records.

To obtain a record of a divorce since 1864, write to the clerk of the district court in the county. The documents are open to the public.

Online Resources

http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html

http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html