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Based on the date of the vital event (birth, death, marriage, divorce), determine whether you are seeking a state, territory, county, or parish level record. If the record you are seeking has been digitized, you can access it online, through the projects described below. If it has not been digitized or if you need a certified copy, contact the appropriate state or county office to view the record.
| Birth Records |
Note: Access to birth certificates is limited during the most recent 100 years. Only those who are named on the certificate, their immediate family members, or persons with a legal interest may acquire these records. |
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| Death Records |
Note: Death records are restricted for 50 years. Persons who can request certificates include parents, grandparents, spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, funeral directors, and individuals with a legal interest. |
| Marriage Records |
Note: Licenses may be recorded in different counties than certificates. Seek out both parts of the complete record. |
| Divorce Records |
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are available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.
Using Ancestry Library Edition for Nevada
Begin your search through Ancestry's vast collections by viewing the list designated as Nevada records External
Using FamilySearch for Nevada
FamilySearch provides useful state and county wikis that make excellent starting points for research. The Nevada Wiki External includes links to each of its counties.
FamilySearch has digitized many of its microfilms containing county courthouse records including birth, death, and marriage. Not all records have been indexed yet, so search engine results may NOT show you the full range of FamilySearch data. You must browse the FamilySearch catalog External listings for each county to view the full set of records available. The vast amount of accessible original records is well worth your time to explore.
There is no fee to use FamilySearch, but you must create a free, personal account to access the images and digital records.
Documents that have been indexed and centralized into a database include:
Contact the Department of Health and Human Services, Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to learn more about accessing state-level records and explore additional options for obtaining copies.
Below are selected print publications for statewide vital records. The following titles link to fuller bibliographic information in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Links to additional online content are included when available.
To locate additional published materials, go to the Print Resources section of this guide for search tips on locating published county courthouse records, abstracts, and indexes that may aide you in locating original records at the county level.
Guide to public vital statistics records of Nevada by Territorial enterprise vitals: births, marriages, deaths 1886-1892 by 
