Nevada vital records · Birth Certificate
Nevada Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Nevada birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 11
- Offices issuing
- 9
- Counties
How to get a Nevada birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Nevada office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 11 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, Nevada 89706.
Nevada birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- $25
- Rush fee
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Processing time
- Not specified
- Rush processing
- NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Adoption Agencies
- Adoptive Children
- Adoptive Parents
- Attorneys
- Children
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Guardian
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Power of Attorney
- Probate Officials
- Public Administrators
- School District
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Certificate of Citizenship
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Driver's License
- Job Corps ID
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Pilot's License
- State ID
- Temporary Resident Card
- Tribal ID
- US B1/B2 Card
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Citizenship ID
- US Military ID
- Weapon Permit
- Work ID
Secondary ID
- Birth Certificate
- Consular Card
- Court Order of Adoption
- Divorce Decree
- Fishing License
- Government Work ID
- Hunting License
- Marriage License
- Medicaid Card
- Mexican Voter Registration Card
- Military Discharge
- Parole Document
- Pay Stub
- Property Tax Bill
- Social Security Card
- Social Services Card
- US Selective Service Card
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- W-2 Form
- Work ID
Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DHHS-DPBH)
- Address
- 4150 Technology Way Ste 104 Carson City, NV 89706
- Mailing
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104 Carson City, Nevada 89706
- Phone
- (775) 684-4242
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8am to 5pm
Skip the trip. Order a Nevada birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in Nevada: county offices
11 offices in 9 Nevada counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $25.00.
- Churchill County 1
- Clark County 1
- Humboldt County 1
- Lincoln County 2
- Lyon County 1
- Nye County 1
- Pershing County 2
- Tonopah County 1
- Washoe County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County Recorder 155 N Taylor St., Ste 131, Fallon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Churchill | (775) 423-2266 | $1.00 |
| Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Vital Records 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas · Health Departments | Clark | (702) 759-1010 | $38.00 |
| Esmeralda County Nevada 233 Crook St. #458, Goldfield | Esmeralda County | (775)-485-6337 | $25.00* |
| Humboldt County, NV 25 W Fourth Street, Winnemucca | Humboldt | (775)-623-6412 | $25.00 |
| Lincoln County Clinic 181 Main St, Pioche | Lincoln | 775-962-8000 | $25.00* |
| Office of Vital Records 4150 Technology Way Ste 104, Carson City · Vital Records Offices | Lincoln | (775) 684-4242 | $25.00* |
| Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) 4150 Technology Way Ste 104, Carson City · Health Departments | Lyon | (775) 684-4242 | $25.00 |
| NYE COUNTY RECORDER 101 Radar Rd, Tonopah · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Nye County | (775) 482-8116 | $25.00* |
| Pershing County NV 398 Main St., Lovelock | Pershing County | (775) 273-2369 | $25.00* |
| Pershing County, Nevada Records 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City | Pershing County | (775) 684-4242 | $25.00* |
| Washoe County, Nevada 1001 E. Ninth Street
Bldg. A, Rooms 140/150, Reno | Washoe | (775) 328-3660 | $25.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Nevada birth certificate FAQs
How much does a Nevada birth certificate cost?
A certified Nevada birth certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $25. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $1.00 and $38.00.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Nevada?
Standard processing is Not specified. Expedited service: NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek) (NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Nevada?
11 Nevada offices across 9 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public and Behavioral Health), or order online.
Who can request a Nevada birth certificate?
Nevada issues certified copies to: Adoption Agencies, Adoptive Children, Adoptive Parents, Attorneys, Children, Government Agency, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Law Enforcement, Legal Guardian, Parents, Person on Record, Power of Attorney, Probate Officials, Public Administrators, School District, Siblings, Spouse. Public access: All Confidential.
What ID do I need for a Nevada birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, Certificate of Citizenship, College ID, Corrections ID, Driver's License, Job Corps ID, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Pilot's License, State ID, Temporary Resident Card, Tribal ID, US B1/B2 Card, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Citizenship ID, US Military ID, Weapon Permit, Work ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Birth Certificate, Consular Card, Court Order of Adoption, Divorce Decree, Fishing License, Government Work ID, Hunting License, Marriage License, Medicaid Card, Mexican Voter Registration Card, Military Discharge, Parole Document, Pay Stub, Property Tax Bill, Social Security Card, Social Services Card, US Selective Service Card, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card, W-2 Form, Work ID.
Can I order a Nevada birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Nevada birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Nevada Public Records Act (NPRA). Fees and processing times are set by Nevada and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.