Divorce records in Carson City, Nevada, can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk, and the state vital records office. CarsonCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Carson City. You can also request records directly from the First Judicial District Court Clerk's Office, the Carson City Clerk-Recorder, or the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health's Office of Vital Records.
Carson City Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Carson City are maintained by two primary offices. The First Judicial District Court Clerk's Office keeps the complete court file for every divorce case granted in Carson City, including the divorce decree, settlement agreements, custody orders, and all related filings. The Nevada Office of Vital Records, operated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, maintains statistical divorce certificates that confirm a divorce occurred but do not include the full court record.
The court file is the most detailed source and typically includes:
- Divorce decrees (final judgments)
- Marital settlement agreements
- Child custody and support orders
- Property division orders
- Motions, responses, and other case filings
First Judicial District Court Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Carson City
In Nevada, divorce cases are handled exclusively by the district courts. For Carson City, the First Judicial District Court has jurisdiction over all divorce and family law matters. Once a judge signs the divorce decree, the document is filed with the District Court Clerk's Office, where it becomes part of the permanent case record.
The Nevada Office of Vital Records also receives a statistical record of each divorce granted in the state. However, this office issues only divorce certificates — summary documents that verify the divorce took place — rather than copies of the full decree or case file.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, or custody orders — Contact the First Judicial District Court Clerk's Office in Carson City.
- Divorce certificate (statistical verification only) — Contact the Nevada Office of Vital Records.
- Court records request by email — You can submit a public records request to districtcourtclerk@carsoncity.gov.
First Judicial District Court Clerk's Office
Nevada Office of Vital Records
As noted by the Nevada State Library and Archives, for divorce records you should contact the County Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. In Carson City's case, that is the District Court Clerk's Office listed above.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Carson City
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (Nevada Office of Vital Records) | $25.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Additional copy of divorce certificate (same order) | $10.00 | Included with initial order |
| Court record copy (per page, District Court Clerk) | $1.00 | Varies; in-person requests may be same day |
| Certified court document copy (District Court Clerk) | $3.00 per page (certification fee may apply) | Varies; contact clerk for estimate |