Death certificates can be requested online or by mail only.

Valid photo identification of the requestor and proof of relationship if required must be included with all applications. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

A qualified applicant is:

• The informant listed on the record
• A direct family member by blood or marriage
• Requirement imposed by law
  OR
• To facilitate legal process.

1. 1. If you are named as a beneficiary or in a will, proof is required.
   2. If you are acting on behalf of the executor of estate, beneficiary or someone inheriting from the deceased person copies of legal documents are required to prove authority.

ONLINE ORDERS:

• Payment will be requested by email after the request has been reviewed, please allow 2-3 business days.
• SHIP TO/MAIL requests will arrive via first class mail.
• PICK UP:
  • Your order will be available for pick up once you have receipt of payment.
  • Pick up hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Certificates using the pickup option will only be held for 5 business days from the date payment was made and will then be mailed to address listed within the application.
  • Certificates will only be released to the requestor.

BY MAIL:   Personal checks are not accepted.

Mail a money order (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

MAIL requests will arrive via first class mail.

To waive the $13 registration fee (attached to the purchase of the first certificate) to be waived, proof of prior payment must be verified. The $13.00 registration fee will not be refunded once payment is made.