How much is a death certificate in Nevada?

$25 for the first certified copy from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records, and $25 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. $25 per copy if the death occurred in Carson City or Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral or Washoe County, and $22 per copy for other counties. Online orders through VitalChek cost $42 to $45 per copy. Clark and Washoe County offices set their own prices. A $10 search fee applies if no record is found.

Who can order a death certificate in Nevada?

You must show a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship, or a need to complete a legal process. Proof such as a birth certificate or court order is required unless you are the informant, the listed surviving spouse, or a parent listed on the certificate.

How do I order a death certificate in Nevada?

You can order online, by mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek, a private company the state uses, which adds its own fee. A copy of the applicant's photo ID is required for all requests.

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Death certificates in Nevada

In Nevada, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $25 from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records. Each copy costs the same. You can order online, by mail or in person. The funeral home can often order the first copies for you.

Last checked October 20, 2026 on the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.

How to order in Nevada

Ordering a certified copy of a death certificate in Nevada
Office	Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records
First certified copy	$25
Each extra copy, same order	$25 $25 per copy if the death occurred in Carson City or Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral or Washoe County, and $22 per copy for other counties. Online orders through VitalChek cost $42 to $45 per copy. Clark and Washoe County offices set their own prices. A $10 search fee applies if no record is found.
Who can order	You must show a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship, or a need to complete a legal process. Proof such as a birth certificate or court order is required unless you are the informant, the listed surviving spouse, or a parent listed on the certificate.
ID you need	A copy of the applicant's photo ID is required for all requests.
Ways to order	Online, by mail or in person. The state takes online orders only through VitalChek, a private company, which adds its own fee. By mail or in person costs only the state fee. At the state Office of Vital Records in Carson City, or at the Southern Nevada Health District for Clark County and Northern Nevada Public Health for Washoe County.
How long it takes	The office does not publish a time.

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

Often, yes. The funeral director files the death certificate with the state, so ordering copies at the same time is common. The FTC lists death certificates among the cash advance items a funeral home may buy for you and add to its bill. Ask what it charges per copy.

For more copies later, order from the office above. How many copies do you need? Our calculator counts one for each bank, insurer and agency.

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How much is a death certificate in Nevada?: $25 for the first certified copy from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records, and $25 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. $25 per copy if the death occurred in Carson City or Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral or Washoe County, and $22 per copy for other counties. Online orders through VitalChek cost $42 to $45 per copy. Clark and Washoe County offices set their own prices. A $10 search fee applies if no record is found.
Who can order a death certificate in Nevada?: You must show a direct relationship by blood or marriage, a legal relationship, or a need to complete a legal process. Proof such as a birth certificate or court order is required unless you are the informant, the listed surviving spouse, or a parent listed on the certificate.
How do I order a death certificate in Nevada?: You can order online, by mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek, a private company the state uses, which adds its own fee. A copy of the applicant's photo ID is required for all requests.

Death certificates in Nevada

How to order in Nevada

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