In Nevada, certified death certificates are issued by Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records (Office of Vital Statistics). The state fee is $25 for the first certified copy.
Here is who can order a certified copy, how to order it, and how long it takes, taken from the office’s own pages. Fees and times change, so check the office’s page before you pay.
How much a death certificate costs in Nevada
| Item | State fee |
|---|---|
| First certified copy | $25 |
State office in Carson City: 'Death Certificates 22.00 – 25.00 USD, depending on county of origin.' Online via VitalChek: 'Death Certificates cost 42.00 – 45.00 USD, depending on county of origin'; 'An additional 20.00 USD is charged for expediated delivery.' No separate additional-copy price stated. Clark and Washoe county offices: 'Pricing may vary.'.
Who can order a certified copy
Applicants with 'a direct and tangible interest' (NRS 440.650 / NAC 440.070): relatives by blood or marriage within the second degree; Parents listed on the certificate, grandparents, children, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, step-parent/step-child; Current spouse, ex-spouse or domestic partner (with proof); Legal relationships: attorneys (with legal-need documentation), public guardians, public administrators, estate executors/administrators with letters of administration; Others with proof of legal need (e.g., insurance), per the state's Attachment A proof list.
How to order
- Online (official vendor: VitalChek)
- In person
- County/local office
State page links Clark County (Southern Nevada Health District) and Washoe County (Northern Nevada Public Health) for records; 'Pricing may vary.'.
How long it takes
The office does not publish a processing time. Ask when you order, especially if an insurer or bank is waiting.
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The funeral home’s role
The office’s pages do not describe the funeral home’s role. Many families ask the funeral director to order the first copies when arrangements are made.
The state warns about third-party sites charging high fees and names VitalChek as its online route. Proof of ID and proof of relationship are required.
How many copies to order
Most banks, insurers, pension plans and government agencies each want their own certified copy. Count the accounts and policies before you order, because ordering more later means another application and fee. How many death certificates you need has a worksheet.
Who decides the funeral in Nevada
State law sets who has the right to make funeral arrangements. See who has the right to make funeral decisions in Nevada.
Related guides
- What to do when someone dies: the first 24 hours
- Who to call when someone dies, and in what order
- How much a funeral costs, line by line
- Help paying for a funeral: Social Security, VA and FEMA
- Official funeral resources for every state
Sources
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records (Office of Vital Statistics)
- CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (Nevada)
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Vital Records (Office of Vital Statistics) (PDF)
Checked 2026-09-24. General information, not legal advice.