I completed the paperwork at the hospital. Why haven’t I received my child’s birth certificate yet?
The paperwork you filled out at the hospital is only used to file a record of birth with the State of Nevada.
Birth certificates can be requested at the health district in person, by fax, mail or online. The cost is $20 per certificate. Visit the Birth Certificates webpage for more details.
Who can order a birth certificate?
Birth certificates may only be released to a qualified applicant. Qualified applicants are the parents listed on the certificate, the person whose birth is registered on the certificate, grandparents* or someone with documentation showing entitlement.
*If the father is not listed on the birth certificate, the only person entitled to order a birth certificate is the mother, the person whose birth is registered on the certificate or someone with documentation showing entitlement.
If I request a birth certificate in person, can I get the certificate the same day?
Newborn birth certificates are typically registered within two-three weeks after birth. Call (702) 759-1010 to check the status of a newborn’s birth certificate before coming in.
A registered birth certificate that is requested by a qualified walk in applicant can be purchased and received the same day.
Birth certificates are available at the Ravenholt, East Las Vegas and Mesquite Public Health Centers. The cost is $20 per certificate. Visit the Birth Certificates webpage for more details.
If I order my child’s birth certificate online can I use someone else’s credit card?
Yes, however you will need to provide identification for yourself and the credit card holder.
I ordered a birth certificate. When can I expect to receive it in the mail?
Birth certificates are usually processed within two business days of receiving your order and sent to you via standard mail. If you have not received the certificate within 10 days of placing your order, call (702) 759-1010 to check on the status.
Do you have overnight service?
No, the health district does not offer overnight service. However, overnight service is available when ordering a birth certificate with VitalChek Network, Inc. at www.NevadaBirthRecord.com.
An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted.
What happens if I order a birth certificate online, by fax or mail, and the certificate is not yet registered?
Your order will be held until the certificate is registered. If you have not received the certificate within 10 days of placing your order, call (702) 759-1010 to check on the status.
How do I change the birth name on my child’s birth certificate?
The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates.
- If the father’s name is listed on the birth certificate, the birth name can only be changed with a court order.
- If the father’s name is not listed and you want to add him, you can complete the Declaration of Paternity, PDF which allows you a one-time opportunity to change any part of the child’s name. (This process requires signatures of both parents in front of a witness.)
- If the father’s name is not listed on the birth certificate and you don’t want to add the father’s name, the birth name can only be changed with a court order.
How do I add the father to my child’s birth certificate?
The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates.
A Declaration of Paternity PDF can be completed if both parents agree to add the biological father’s name to the birth certificate. A court order is required if both parents are not willing to sign the form.
- This procedure applies only to children born in Nevada. For a child born in another state, you need to follow the procedure for that particular state.
- The Declaration of Paternity outlines the rights and responsibilities of the man signing the form. Be sure that you review and understand this information before signing.
- If you want to change the child’s birth name (for example, change his or her last name to match that of the biological father), you may do so at this time in Section B of the form.
- Both the mother and the biological father must sign the completed form in front of a witness.
Mail the $40 fee and the completed, signed and witnessed form to the Nevada State Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. The fee includes a certified copy of the amended or new certificate.
Contact the Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics at (775) 684-4242 for more information.
How do I get an error fixed on a birth certificate?
The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates.
Complete an Affidavits for Correction of a Record PDF to correct a birth certificate. One of the witnesses on the affidavit must be the person whose birth is registered on the certificate or his/her parent, legal guardian, or the medical records clerk of the hospital where the birth occurred.
Read the detailed instructions that accompany the form to prevent delays. Mail the $40 fee and the completed, signed and notarized form to the Nevada State Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. The fee includes a certified copy of the amended or new certificate.
Contact the Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics at (775) 684-4242 for more information.
How do I request a birth certificate for my adoptive child?
The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates.
Mail an original certified court order, the completed, signed and notarized Report of Adoption PDF and the $40 fee to the Nevada State Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. The fee includes a certified copy of the amended or new certificate.
Once the changes have been made, the certificate will be available at the Southern Nevada Health District for future requests.
What is the charge to change information on a birth certificate?
The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates. The fee to amend a birth certificate is $40 and includes one copy of the corrected certificate. Visit the Office of Vital Statistics for more information.
