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Death Certificates

SNHD Vital Records sends all birth and death certificates via First Class Mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS). SNHD Vital Records is not responsible for any lost, misdirected, or undelivered mail by USPS or any other delivery service.

Ordering a Death Certificate

Death 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.

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. 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 location: 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
    • Pick up hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 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 Death 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.

DROP-OFF:   Personal checks are not accepted.

Using the mail application, drop off the completed Death Certificate Application with your Money Order (payable to SNHD) and all required documents in the drop box found in the office lobby. Incomplete requests will not be processed.

  • Southern Nevada Health District
    280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89127

DROP-OFF requests will arrive via first class mail.

Online Application
PRINT AND MAIL APPLICATION (English)
PRINT AND MAIL APPLICATION (SPANISH)

Cost

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

Death Certificate Fees Purchase of First Certificate Each Additional Copy
(per request) $38.00 $25.00

Contact Information

Phone:
(702) 759-1010

Updated on:  November 27, 2023

2023-11-27T08:31:05-08:00
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