Elko County Court Records

Elko County court records are official judicial files documenting the start, progress, and conclusion of cases heard in the courts in the county. Court records include dockets, orders, summons, memos, evidence lists, written and audio transcripts, and final judgements. These files are introduced and prepared during civil and criminal cases and are maintained by the clerks of the respective courts who serve as record custodians. Elko case files are regarded as Nevada court records when compiled with legal documents from other counties in the state.

Are Court Records Public in Elko County?

Most Elko County court records are available to the public in accordance with the Nevada Public Records law. However, this law allows local courts to make certain records confidential either by court order or state or federal law. Certain court records are sealed or inaccessible to third parties in Nevada by default. These include:

• Juvenile court records
• Medical and mental health records
• Case files containing tax records
• Case files revealing intellectual property and other sensitive information

Elko County Court Records Search

Searching for Elko County court records requires contacting the courts where those records are kept. The county’s courts provide no online search options. Rather, members of the public can visit or call the offices of the clerks of the respective courts to ask about the availability of specific records and request access to them.

Elko County Courts

The highest court in Elko County is the Fourth Judicial District Court. It has three departments which are trial courts of general jurisdiction. They also hear appeals from lower courts in the county.

Elko County District Courts

Department 1
Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 753-4601
Fax: (775) 753-4611

Department 2
605 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 753-4602
Fax: (775) 753-4611

Department III
Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
Numbers
Phone: (775) 738-3980
Fax: (775) 738-4830

Elko County Justice Courts

Carlin Justice/Municipal Court
Carlin City Hall
101 South 8th Street
P.O. Box 789
Carlin, NV 89822
Phone: (775) 754-6321
Fax: (775) 754-6893

Eastline / West Wendover Justice Court
1111 North Gene L. Jones Way
P.O. Box 2300
West Wendover, NV 89883
Phone: (775) 664-2305
Fax: (775) 664-2979

Elko Justice/Municipal Court
Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
P.O. Box 176
Elko, NV 89803
Phone: (775) 738-8403
Fax: (775) 738-8416

Jackpot Justice Court
P.O. Box 229
Jackpot, NV 89825
Phone: (775) 755-2456
Fax: (775) 755-2455

Wells Justice Court
1510 Lake Avenue
P.O. Box 297
Wells, NV 89835
Phone: (775) 752-3726
Fax: (775) 752-3363

Elko County Municipal Courts

Carlin Justice/Municipal Court
Carlin City Hall
101 South 8th Street
P.O. Box 789
Carlin, NV 89822
Phone: (775) 754-6321
Fax: (775) 754-6893

Eastline Justice Court / West Wendover Municipal Court
1111 North Gene L. Jones Way
P.O. Box 2300
West Wendover, NV 89883
Phone: (775) 664-2305
Fax: (775) 664-2979

Elko Justice/Municipal Court
Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
P.O. Box 176
Elko, NV 89803
Phone: (775) 738-8403
Fax: (775) 738-8416

Elko County Criminal Records

Elko County criminal records could refer to criminal court records maintained by court officials or criminal histories prepared by local and state law enforcement agencies. Criminal court records are case files relating to criminal prosecutions. If you are looking for Elko County criminal court records, you should contact the Court Administrator or their Assistant at the Elko County courthouse.

Elko County criminal records, produced following background checks, are provided by the Nevada State Police. These documents include Elko County arrest records as well as prosecution and incarceration data. You can request your own Nevada criminal record from the State Police using the forms provided on their website.

Get Elko County Civil Court Records

Civil court records are legal documents created during civil law cases such as those involving violations of private rights and contract disputes. In Elko County, these records are prepared by courts at all levels. Except when sealed or expunged, civil court records are accessible to the public. To get these records, contact the Administrators and Clerks of the various courts in the county. The Elko County District Court Administrator, for example, provides public access to the records of that court at the courthouse. Simply call or visit the Administrator’s Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any time from Monday to Friday.

Elko County Marriage Records

While the County Clerk issues marriage licenses in Elko County, marriage certificates are provided by the Recorder. Marriage certificates are vital records documenting marital unions licensed to occur in the county. The Elko County Recorder charges $15 (plus $2 credit card processing fee) for each certified copy of a marriage record. If you are eligible, you can request this record in person or send a fax or email request. To make your request in person, visit the Recorder’s Office at:

Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
Room 103
Elko, NV 89801

The Office is open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. When submitting a fax or email request, you need to complete the Request for Marriage Record form and fax it to (775) 738-3299 or send it by email to recorder@elkocountynv.net.

Elko County Divorce Records

Elko County divorce records serve as legal proof of marriage dissolutions. The type of divorce record available in the county is divorce decree. This court document is prepared by the District Court in Elko County and maintained by the court’s Administrator. To get an Elko County divorce decree, you should call or visit the Administrator’s Office at the Elko County Courthouse located at 571 Idaho Street.

Elko Birth and Death Records

The Elko County Recorder maintains the county’s birth and death records prior to 1910. More recent birth and death records for the county are available from the Office of Vital Statistics of the Nevada Department of Health & Human Service (DHHS). This agency only releases these vital records to those eligible to receive them. You can request for an Elko birth or death certificate from the Nevada Vital Statistics Office online, in person, and by mail. If submitting a request in person, you should schedule an appointment by emailing the Vital Records Office’s Customer Service Desk.

To submit a mail request, you need to complete a Birth (Spanish) or Death (Spanish) Certificate Application. Send this with a valid ID and a check or money order for copy fees enclosed to:

4150 Technology Way
Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706

Write the included check or money order to be payable to Office of Vital Records.

Elko County Probate Court Records

The Elko County District Court hears probate cases, which involve matters relating to settling the estates of deceased individuals. Probate Court records are maintained by the Elko County District Court Administrator. Accessing these records requires calling or visit the Administrator’s Office at the:

Elko County Courthouse
571 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (775) 753-4613

This Office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

Elko County Property Records

The County Recorder is the official responsible for filing and providing access to property records in Elko County. These records include deeds, liens, and survey maps. Some of them can be found using the Elko County Office Records Search website. You can also view and request copies of Elko property records at the Recorder’s Office at Room 103 of the County Courthouse. This office is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Elko County Court Records Online

Elko County does not maintain online access portals for its court records. Therefore, finding these records online will take some effort. You can save time by using third-party court record finders, like nevadacourtrecords.us. These independent court document lookup services query multiple municipal and state judicial records databases while searching for court records. However, with limited online availability of Elko County court records through official sources, these third-party search tools may provide incomplete results.