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Washoe County, Nevada public records

In Washoe County, deeds are recorded by the Washoe County Recorder; property values come from the Washoe County Assessor; court files are kept by the Second Judicial District Court, Filing Office.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Washoe County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsWashoe County Recorder's Office2Search deeds23Free searchDocument copy $1.00 per page; map copy $1.00 per page; UCC copy $2.00 per page4
Property values and ownersWashoe County Assessor's Office5Property search5—
Property tax billsWashoe County Treasurer's Office6Tax bill search6—
Court casesSecond Judicial District Court, Filing Office7Second Judicial District Court8Copies $0.50 per page; certification $3.00 per document; certified divorce decree flat $6.008
Marriage recordsWashoe County Recorder's Office2——
Divorce recordsSecond Judicial District Court, Filing Office and Resource Center8——
Birth certificatesNorthern Nevada Public Health, Vital Statistics9—$25.00 per copy; search/verification $10.00 per name9
Death certificatesNorthern Nevada Public Health, Vital Statistics9—$25.00 per copy9
Probate and willsSecond Judicial District Court, Probate Division10——
Business names (DBA)Washoe County Clerk's Office11——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Washoe County are recorded by the Washoe County Recorder's Office.2

Online search
icris.washoecounty.us/ssrecorder2Free search
Cost
Free: no charge to search the indexes or view the documents; a free account is required to view images3
Years online
Index online from November 1991; images from August 16, 1999; earlier indexes in book or microfiche format3
Copy fee
Document copy $1.00 per page; map copy $1.00 per page; UCC copy $2.00 per page4
Certified copy fee
$4.00 per certification (plus copy fee)4
How to order
Order online through the Recorder search (digitally certified copies available), or in person at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A2
Recording fee
General document recording $43.00 per document; notice of default $293.004
Transfer tax
Real property transfer tax $2.05 per $500 of value4
Fraud alerts
Recording Notification Service: email alerts whenever a document is recorded on your property2
Bulk data
Bulk electronic copies (from 1/1/2026): index data $75.00 per week; images $100.00 per week; both $125.00 per week4

How deeds work in Nevada

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Washoe County Assessor's Office sets property values5; the Washoe County Treasurer's Office bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
washoecounty.gov/assessor/cama/index.php (Assessor Parcel Search; no fee stated)5
Tax bill search
nv-washoe.publicaccessnow.com (Treasurer: view or pay taxes online)6
Parcel map (GIS)
gis.washoecounty.us/wrms (Washoe Regional Mapping System)12
Appealing a value
County Board of Equalization petition, filed with the Assessor's Office by the January 15 statutory due date (NRS 361.340(11))13
Tax due
2026/27 installments: August 17, 2026; October 5, 2026; January 4, 2027; March 1, 20276

How property tax works in Nevada

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Second Judicial District Court (General Jurisdiction and Family Division)District court (general jurisdiction) cases, including felony criminal, civil, family (divorce, custody) and probateSecond Judicial District Court, Filing Officecaseinfo.washoecourts.com Case & Calendar Inquiry: case search, calendar search, attorney search; no fee stated8
Reno, Sparks, Incline Village-Crystal Bay and Wadsworth Justice CourtsJustice court matters (misdemeanors, small claims, limited civil)— Courts listed by the county: Reno Justice Court, Sparks Justice Court, Incline Village - Crystal Bay Township Justice Court (Wadsworth Justice Court linked from the home page)14
Fees
Copies $0.50 per page; certification $3.00 per document; certified divorce decree flat $6.008

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
District court criminal case information via Case & Calendar Inquiry; criminal fines and copy requests can be paid online (AllPaid)15

How Nevada courts keep their files

Marriage records

Marriage certificates are recorded with and issued by the Recorder (licenses issued in Washoe County only); marriage licenses and license applications are at the County Clerk16

Certified copy
Certified copy of marriage certificate from the County Recorder: $15.00 each; plain copy $1.004
Ordering online
Order marriage certificates online 24/7 via the Recorder search (icris.washoecounty.us)16
Mail to
Washoe County Recorder, Attn. Marriages, 1001 E. 9th Street A-150, Reno, NV 8951216

Nevada marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce records: Second Judicial District Court; certified divorce decree $6.00 flat8

Filing fee
Divorce filing fee $284; legal separation $284; annulment $25417

Nevada divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Northern Nevada Public Health Vital Statistics issues Washoe County birth certificates (late 1800s to present) to qualified applicants only9

Fee
$25.00 per copy; search/verification $10.00 per name9
Ordering online
Online orders only through VitalChek (extra fee); other internet vendors are not authorized9

Ordering a Nevada birth certificate

Death certificates

Death certificates for deaths in Washoe County from NNPH Vital Statistics; qualified applicants only9

Fee
$25.00 per copy9

Probate records and wills

Probate (estates and trusts) is handled by the Probate Division of the Second Judicial District Court10

Business names (DBA)

Fictitious firm names (DBA) are filed with the County Clerk; online DBA name search covers 1887 to present18

Voter records

Registrar of Voters; check registration at the Nevada Secretary of State19

Historical records

County Clerk microfilmed documents date back to 1863; Clerk records date back to 186120

Good to know about Washoe County records

  • Marriage certificates are kept by the County Recorder, not the Clerk (the Clerk issues licenses)21
  • Recorder index search and document viewing are free; index online from November 1991, images from August 16, 19993
  • Recorder Recording Notification Service sends free email alerts on recordings2
  • Birth and death records are issued by Northern Nevada Public Health, which registers Washoe County events from the late 1800s9
  • County Clerk DBA (fictitious firm name) index searchable back to 188718
  • The courthouse at 75 Court Street dates from 18717

Office addresses, phones and hours

Washoe County Recorder's Office

Address
1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, Rooms 140/150, Reno, NV 895122
Mail
Washoe County Recorder, 1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A, Reno, NV 8951221
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT (closed on legal holidays)2

Washoe County Assessor's Office

Address
1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512 (Washoe County complex)5
Phone
775-328-2277 (general); real property appraisal 775-328-2233; personal property 775-328-2213; mapping 775-328-22315
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.5

Washoe County Treasurer's Office

Address
1001 E 9th Street, Room D140, Reno, NV 89512-28456
Mail
PO Box 30039, Reno, NV 89520-30396
Phone
775-328-2510 (fax 775-328-2500)6
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.6

Washoe County Clerk's Office

Second Judicial District Court, Filing Office

Address
75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501 (general jurisdiction); Family Division One South Sierra Street, Reno, NV 8950122
Mail
Second Judicial District Court, 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 8950122
Phone
775-328-3110 (fax 775-325-6617)7
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.7

Second Judicial District Court, Filing Office and Resource Center

Address
Resource Center: One South Sierra Street, 3rd floor, Reno, NV 895018
Mail
Resource Center, Second Judicial District Court, 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 895018
Phone
775-325-6731 (Resource Center)8
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.22

Second Judicial District Court, Probate Division

Address
75 Court Street, Reno, NV 8950122
Phone
775-328-3110 (court main line)22

Northern Nevada Public Health, Vital Statistics (Birth and Death Records)

Address
1001 E. Ninth Street, Building B, first floor (east side), Reno, NV9
Mail
Northern Nevada Public Health - Vital Statistics, 1001 East Ninth Street, BLDG B, Reno, NV 895129
Hours
Order window 8:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday9

Washoe County Registrar of Voters

Address
1001 E 9th Street, Building A, Room 135 (First Floor), Reno, Nevada 8951219

Washoe County Regional Services - Geographic Information Systems

Address
1001 East 9th Street, Building C, Suite C200, Reno23

Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
washoecountynv.nextrequest.com (Submit a Public Records Request); county page washoecounty.gov/…19
Where to send it
Washoe 311: phone 311 or 775-328-200324
Fees
Paper copies $0.05 per page (fee resolution, 12/2021)25

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Washoe County?

The Washoe County Recorder's Office keeps deed records. To order copies: Order online through the Recorder search (digitally certified copies available), or in person at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A. Plain copies: Document copy $1.00 per page; map copy $1.00 per page; UCC copy $2.00 per page. Certified copies: $4.00 per certification (plus copy fee).24

Can I search Washoe County land records online for free?

Yes. Free: no charge to search the indexes or view the documents; a free account is required to view images. The official search: icris.washoecounty.us/ssrecorder32

How much is a birth certificate in Washoe County?

$25.00 per copy; search/verification $10.00 per name.9

Where do I get a divorce decree in Washoe County?

Divorce records: Second Judicial District Court; certified divorce decree $6.00 flat.8

How do I look up who owns a property in Washoe County?

Use the property search of the Washoe County Assessor's Office: washoecounty.gov/assessor/cama/index.php5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Washoe County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Nevada with a full guide: Clark County. Every county in the state: Nevada county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 26 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Office of the County RecorderWashoe County Recorder
  3. Office FunctionsWashoe County Recorder
  4. Schedule of FeesWashoe County Recorder
  5. Assessor's OfficeWashoe County Assessor
  6. Treasurer's OfficeWashoe County Treasurer
  7. Filing Office - Home PageSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  8. Obtaining Copies of Court RecordsSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  9. Birth and Death RecordsNorthern Nevada Public Health
  10. Probate - Home PageSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  11. Clerk's OfficeWashoe County Clerk
  12. Washoe County home pageWashoe County, NV
  13. County Board of Equalization PetitionWashoe County Assessor
  14. Courts in Washoe CountyWashoe County
  15. AboutSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  16. Marriage CertificatesWashoe County Recorder
  17. Divorce, Legal Separation, & AnnulmentSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  18. DBA Name SearchWashoe County Clerk
  19. Registrar of VotersWashoe County Registrar of Voters
  20. Public Records DivisionWashoe County Clerk
  21. Proof of Marriage (Marriage Certificate)Washoe County Clerk
  22. Hours and LocationSecond Judicial District Court of Nevada
  23. Geographic Information SystemsWashoe County Regional Services
  24. Public Records RequestWashoe 311
  25. Public Record Request Fees Resolution (PDF)Washoe County
  26. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau