This Office records the marriage certificate which is proof that a marriage ceremony was performed in Clark County. The marriage official who performs the ceremony has ten days to submit the marriage certificate to this office for recording.  Normally a certified copy of the certificate would be available one day after the certificate has been received from the official.

Types of Certificates:

MARRIAGE ABSTRACT - A marriage abstract is a certified document that is used for most U.S. agencies and some foreign countries. < view sample>

CERTIFIED COPY - A certified copy of a marriage certificate is a copy of the original certificate.  This certificate may be needed for the Catholic Church, prison visitations, adoptions and some foreign countries. < view sample>

NOTE: If you are unsure which document to order, please contact the agency requesting the form.

How Do I Order a Marriage Certificate or Abstract?

In Person :
You may pay by cash, check, money order or traveler's checks. (Payable in US Dollars on a US Bank)
Office Locations and Hours

By Mail:
Mail your completed Request Form with a check (personal, company, bank, or cashiers) or money order payable to the Clark County Recorder.  All payments must be made in U.S. dollars, and drawn from a U.S. Bank. Credit cards are not accepted.

Marriage Certificate Request Form (pdf)

• Copy Fees
• Payment Options

Mailing Address:	Clark County Recorder's Office 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor Box 551510 Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510
Physical Address: (for overnight deliveries)	Clark County Recorder's Office 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 2nd Floor Las Vegas, Nevada  89106

All documents sent from this office will be sent via USPS.

For additional information please call (702) 455-4336