OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. For criminal history, Nevada DPS RCCD is the agency — not the Nevada Highway Patrol, which handles traffic enforcement only.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through county district court portals
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Nevada DPS RCCD
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county or Carson City jurisdiction where the record was created

How Records Work in Nevada

Nevada's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Nevada maintains appellate records, while trial-court records live at the district/county level. Nevada DPS RCCD holds statewide criminal history (not the Highway Patrol). Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, District Court filings — are held at the county level.

Nevada has 17 county-level jurisdictions: 16 counties plus Carson City, an independent consolidated municipality that functions as both city and county (Nevada's only consolidated city-county). Clark County (Las Vegas) accounts for the majority of the state's population and caseload; its District Court has the most extensive online access. Rural counties may require a phone call or in-person visit. Each county has its own Clerk of the Court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor.

Counties in Nevada

Nevada has 16 counties plus the independent City of Carson City (consolidated city-county) = 17 county-level jurisdictions. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Nevada has no unified trial-court case search, so records generally live at the county or district level. Rural counties may require phone or in-person access. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026