Clark County Marriage Record Search

A Clark County marriage record search involves locating official documents such as marriage licenses and certificates containing details of marriages within county limits. Newlyweds can search for a Clark County marriage record and obtain certified copies of their marriage records, specifically marriage certificates, which may be required when renewing their driver's license and updating their social security card, banking information, and insurance policy to reflect their current marital status and name.

Other reasons for conducting a Clark County marriage record search include genealogical research and personal curiosity about an individual's marital status or history. The County Clerk is the official custodian of local marriage records in Clark County. Hence, a record seeker can search for marriage records through the Clark County Clerk's Office.

Married couples may also use their marriage records in various capacities when dealing with family law cases, such as divorce proceedings and name changes. For example, newlyweds must present a certified copy of their marriage license to request a name change. Consequently, if relevant to a case, Clark County Court records may also encompass marriage information.

Are Marriage Records Public?

Yes. According to the Clark County Clerk's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), marriage records are public. They can neither be removed nor sealed due to divorce or by court order. As a result, anyone can order copies of Clark County marriage records from the County Clerk's office without any limitations or restrictions unless otherwise specified by a judicial order.

Types of Marriage Records in Clark County

There are two distinct types of marriage records in Clark County: marriage licenses and marriage certificates:

Marriage licenses are legal county-issued documents that prospective spouses must obtain before their marriage ceremony, granting them the right to wed within Clark County or anywhere in Nevada. The primary requirements for obtaining a marriage license are as follows:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Those 17 years old and residents of Clark County must obtain a court order from a Nevada District Court Judge to request a marriage license.
• Applicants must provide a government-issued form of identification to prove their name and age.
• Applicants must not be currently married.
• The prospective spouses must not be closer in relation than second cousins or half-blood cousins.

There is no waiting period to use a marriage license once it is issued. However, a marriage is only valid for a year after its issuance and must be used within this validity period, or else it expires. The cost for a Clark County marriage license is $102.

A marriage certificate is a legal proof of marriage. In Clark County, a marriage certificate is issued after a marriage officiant who performed a marriage ceremony completes and delivers it to the County Clerk's Office within ten (10) calendar days following the ceremony. Once received, the County Clerk's Office will file the marriage certificate within one (1) or two (2) business days then it will be available for purchase. A marriage certificate will typically include the marriage date and location, names of the witnesses, and the officiant's information and signature.

How to Find Marriage Records in Clark County

Clark County marriage records are available through:

• The Clark County Clerk's Office.
• Nevada's Department of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Office of Vital Records.
• Third-party websites.

Clark County Marriage License Lookup

Interested persons can look up and order Clark County marriage licenses through the County Clerk's office. The County Clerk provides different avenues record seekers can use to request marriage licenses online, in-person, and by mail. Purchasing an official certified copy of a marriage license through any of these avenues costs $6.50, while uncertified copies cost 50 cents.

Interested persons can order Clark County marriage licenses online through the Clark County Clerk's Office Record Search System. On the website, users can search for a marriage license by supplying specific details about the license. These details include the first and last name of either party to the marriage (i.e., the bride or groom) and the marriage year (optional) or certificate number. Accepted forms of required fee payment for online requests are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card.

Conversely, record seekers can order Clark County marriage licenses in person by visiting any of the County Clerk's locations that sell marriage licenses over the counter or through kiosks. Acceptable forms of payment for locations that sell licenses over the counter include cash, credit cards, money orders, and cashier's checks. In contrast, locations that sell licenses through kiosks accept credit cards only.

Lastly, record seekers who opt to order Clark County marriage licenses by mail can complete the Marriage Documents Order Form. Once completed, requesters can mail the completed order form along with the required fee (via money order, bank, or cashier's check payable to "County Clerk") to:

Mailing Address: Clark County Clerk's Office
Attn: Copy Request
Box 551604
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1604

For shipping services other than USPS Mail: Clark County Marriage License Bureau
Attn: Copy Request
201 E. Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101.

Where Do I Get A Certified Copy Of My Marriage Certificate?

Interested persons in Clark County can get a certified copy of their marriage certificate from the County Clerk's office for $20. Similar to marriage licenses, a certified copy of a marriage certificate can be ordered from the Clark County Clerk's office online, in person, or by mail.

For online requests, record seekers can visit the Clark County Clerk's Office Record Search System and search for their marriage certificate by supplying their name or their spouse's last and first name and marriage date (optional). They can also search for their certificate on the website using their certificate number as a search criteria.

For in-person requests, requesters can visit any of the Clark County Clerk's locations that offer marriage certificate purchase services over the counter or through kiosks during their hours of operation. Meanwhile, interested persons can utilize the County Clerk Marriage Documents Order Form for mail-in requests. Requesters must appropriately complete the Marriage Documents Order Form and mail it along with the relevant fee payment to the Clark County Clerk's Office or Clark County Marriage License Bureau. The mailing addresses of these offices and acceptable forms of payment for the avenues (online, in-person, and by mail) of requesting marriage certificates are detailed in the preceding section.

Get a Marriage Certificate Online in Clark County

In addition to government-provided resources like the Clark County Clerk's Office Record Search System, interested persons can obtain Clark County marriage certificates online through certain third-party websites. Individuals can search for marriage certificates on these third-party websites by supplying specific information about the desired marriage certificate. This information includes the groom's or bride's full name, the marriage date, the certificate number, and the marriage location (state and county).

One advantage of using third-party websites over traditional government-provided resources to search for marriage certificates is their lack of geographical restrictions. Most third-party websites allow users to search for marriage certificates across different counties and states simultaneously. Nonetheless, users are typically charged a fee for searches they conduct on third-party websites.

Find Public Marriage Records Free Online

The Clark County Clerk's Office Record Search System allows individuals to conduct a free Clark County marriage record search. However, the website only offers basic details about searched marriage records for free. These details include the names of both parties of the marriage (i.e., the bride's and groom's names), the marriage certificate number, and the marriage license recordation date. Meanwhile, ordering an actual marriage certificate, abstract, or license through the website is subject to specific fees.

Similarly, inquirers can access basic information about searched Clark County marriage records for free through certain third-party websites.