Divorce records in Clark County, Nevada, can be accessed through several channels, including online search tools, the court that issued the decree, the county recorder, and the state vital records office. ClarkCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Clark County. You can also request records directly from the Clark County District Court Family Division, the Clark County Recorder's Office, or the Nevada Office of Vital Records.
Clark County Divorce Records Search
Divorce case records in Clark County are maintained by the Clark County District Court Family Division, which handles all family law matters including divorce, annulment, and legal separation. The Clark County Clerk's Office serves as the custodial office for court filings, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, and related documents. The Nevada Office of Vital Records — part of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health — also maintains divorce certificates as statistical vital records for divorces granted statewide.
The divorce records collection in Clark County typically includes:
- Divorce decrees (final judgments)
- Divorce certificates (vital record summaries)
- Marital settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Motions, stipulations, and other case filings
You can search Clark County Clerk records online using the Clerk's name search portal, which allows lookups by party name and date range.
Clark County Clerk's Office (Family Court)
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Clark County
In Nevada, divorce cases are heard by the district court. In Clark County specifically, the District Court Family Division has jurisdiction over all divorce proceedings. Once a judge signs the divorce decree, it is filed with the Clark County Clerk's Office at the Family Court and Services Center.
After the decree is entered, a record of the divorce may also be filed with the Clark County Recorder's Office. However, the Recorder's Office can only record a divorce that has already been filed with Family Court — it does not originate divorce records.
The Nevada Office of Vital Records maintains divorce certificates for statistical and verification purposes. These certificates contain summary information (names, date, county) rather than the full case file.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce case file (decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, motions): Contact the Clark County Clerk's Office at Family Court.
- Recorded copy of the divorce decree: Contact the Clark County Recorder's Office.
- Divorce certificate (vital record): Contact the Nevada Office of Vital Records.
Clark County District Court Family Division
Clark County Recorder's Office
Nevada Office of Vital Records
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Clark County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copy (per page, standard) | $1.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Same day to several business days |
| Divorce certificate (Nevada Vital Records) | $25.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Recorder's Office document copy | $1.00 per page | Same day if in person |