Birth Certificates
Important Notice: The Southern Nevada Health District Vital Records office has received an increased number of calls about third-party vendors selling birth and death certificates. These companies charge customers high fees to “process” or “help apply” for certificates issued from the Department of Health. If you have ordered through one of these third-party companies and would like to file a consumer complaint, please call the State of Nevada Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at (702) 486-3132 or toll free at 888-434-9989. For more information please visit their website at the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
The Southern Nevada Health District Vital Records Office sends all birth and death certificates via First Class Mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Vital Records Office is not responsible for any lost, misdirected or undelivered mail by USPS or any other delivery service.
Ordering a Birth Certificate
The Southern Nevada Health District has birth certificates for Clark County births from 1973 to the present. Birth certificates can be requested online, by mail or dropped off in office. Valid photo identification of the requestor and proof of relationship if required must be included with all applications. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If a record is not found, a non-refundable $10.00 search fee may be applied.
The Health District does not offer same day service for birth certificates.
Delays in processing certificates may occur due to a number of factors, including missing or incomplete application information, or unresolved legal issues related to the certificate. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure accuracy and completeness in every request.
ONLINE ORDERS
An email requesting payment will be sent, please allow up to 5-7 business days.
MAIL orders will be sent by first class mail within 1-2 business days after payment is made.
PICK UP orders will be available for pick up once payment has been made. Certificates can only be released to those authorized in the application. Certificates will only be held for 60 days from the date of payment.
- Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Vital Records
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
If you would like to change the method of delivery after you application is submitted please email your request to Vitalrecords@snhd.org
MAIL ORDERS
Personal checks are not accepted.
Money order or business check required.
Mail a money order or business check (payable to SNHD) along with a completed Birth Certificate Application and all required documents to:
- Southern Nevada Health District
Attn: Vital Records
P.O. Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127
Incomplete requests will not be processed.
MAIL orders will be sent by first class mail within 1-2 business days after payment is made.
DROP-OFF ORDERS
Personal checks are not accepted.
Money order or business check required.
Drop off a money order or business check (payable to SNHD) along with a completed Birth Certificate Application and all required documents at:
- Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Vital Records
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Incomplete requests will not be processed.
DROP-OFF orders will be sent by first class mail within 1-2 business days after payment is made.
Fees Per Certificate Request
| Purchase of First Certificate | Each Additional Copy |
|---|---|
| $38.00 | $25.00 |
To waive the $13 registration fee (attached to the purchase of the first certificate), proof of prior payment must be verified. The $13 registration fee will not be refunded once payment is made.
Updated on: March 4, 2025