Clark County's Split Clerk Structure
Clark County has two separate clerks. The Clerk of the Court is tied to the Eighth Judicial District Court and keeps court case records. The elected Clark County Clerk handles marriage licenses, marriage records, fictitious firm names, notary bonds, and commissioner services. The two offices do different jobs and use different systems.
This split matters for a real reason. A divorce is a District Court case, so its decree comes from the Clerk of the Court. A marriage license is a County Clerk record, so its certificate comes from the County Clerk. A person who goes to the wrong office wastes a trip. The Clark County Clerk page covers the marriage and business-filing side.
This page covers the Clerk of the Court, the office that holds Eighth Judicial District Court case records. For the structure of the court itself, the District Court page goes deeper.
Clark County Clerk of the Court Duties
The Clerk of the Court is the recordkeeper for the Eighth Judicial District Court. The office handles filed pleadings, court orders, docket entries, hearing minutes, and case status across the District Court's case types. It also processes copy requests and provides access to records where public access is permitted.
The image below shows the Eighth Judicial District Court Clerk page, the official source for Clark County District Court record and copy services.
The Clerk's page at clarkcountycourts.us/departments/clerk covers record services, filings, and copy requests. The clerk's authority is rooted in the District Court statutes at NRS Chapter 3. The office is located at the Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas.
Clerk of the Court
Eighth Judicial District Court
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Clark County Court Records Online Through the Clerk
The Clerk of the Court supports the Eighth Judicial District Court Odyssey Portal. The portal provides the status of cases and case filings for the District Court. The Clerk's posted notice warns that sealed cases and exempt information will not appear in the portal.
The portal at clarkcountycourts.us/Portal links to attorney subscription account information, justice partner extended access, pro se sealed case access, and document-purchase instructions. Technical assistance is listed as CourtHelpDesk@ClarkCountyCourts.us. The court records page walks through the Smart Search field set in full.
For records not available online, the Clerk's record-request process is the official route. Older cases, sealed records accessible by authorized parties, and certified copies all go through the Clerk rather than the public portal.
Clark County Court Records Request Fields
A records request to the Clerk of the Court works best when it includes the right identifying details. The table below lists the fields a requester should be ready to provide when asking the Clark County Clerk of the Court for a court record.
| Field | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Case Number | The fastest way to locate the exact case file. |
| Party Names | Last, first, middle, suffix for the people on the case. |
| Case Type | Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, or probate. |
| Filing Date Range | Narrows the search when the case number is unknown. |
| Document Description | The specific filing, order, or decree requested. |
| Copy Type | Plain or certified, depending on the intended use. |
| Requester Contact | Where the office sends the copy and the fee notice. |
Note: A certified copy is required for use as evidence or with another agency; a plain copy is fine for review.
How to Request a Certified Copy in Clark County
A certified copy carries the Clerk's seal and is accepted for legal purposes. The general steps below cover a certified-copy request from the Clark County Clerk of the Court.
- Locate the case in the Smart Search portal and note the case number.
- Identify the exact document you need, such as a judgment, order, or decree.
- Submit the request through the Clerk's designated method, online or in person at the Regional Justice Center.
- Specify a certified copy rather than a plain copy.
- Pay the certified-copy fee from the court fee schedule.
- Receive the certified copy with the Clerk's seal for legal use.
Document purchases through the portal follow the "How do I purchase court filings online" workflow. For documents not available online, the in-person or mail request to the Clerk is the route. The public records page covers the Nevada fee framework under NRS Chapter 239.
Clark County Clerk of the Court Fees
The Clerk of the Court charges fees set by the court fee schedule. Copy fees, certified-copy fees, and document-purchase fees follow that schedule. Filing fees vary by case type. Confirm current amounts with the Clerk before relying on them, since fee schedules change.
The table below lists the general fee categories handled by the Clerk of the Court. The exact amounts come from the official court fee schedule.
| Fee Category | Notes |
|---|---|
| Plain Copy | Per-page charge for an uncertified document. |
| Certified Copy | Higher charge for a sealed, court-certified copy. |
| Exemplified Copy | Triple-seal copy for use in another jurisdiction. |
| Electronic Document Purchase | Portal fee to buy a filing online. |
| Filing Fees | Set by case type for new filings. |
An exemplified copy is the most formal version, used when a record must travel to another court or state. Most users only need a certified copy.
Filing With the Clark County Clerk of the Court
The Clerk of the Court accepts new filings for the Eighth Judicial District Court. Filings can be made electronically through the court's e-filing system or in person at the Regional Justice Center, depending on the case type and the filer's status. Attorneys typically e-file. Self-represented parties may use the self-help centers for forms and filing guidance.
When a filing is accepted, it becomes a docket entry in the case. The Clerk records the date and the document, and the case file grows over time. The court dockets page covers how those entries appear in the portal.
Self-represented filers can get help from the Civil Law Self-Help Center and the Family Law Self-Help Center, which provide Clark County forms and process guidance, not legal representation.
Contacting the Clark County Clerk of the Court
The Clerk of the Court is located at the Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas. Visitors should expect security screening and should bring a case number, identification, and a payment method for copies or filings. The office serves the highest-volume court district in Nevada, so busy days move slower.
The contact card below lists the office location. Confirm the current phone number and hours from the official court directory before visiting or calling.
Clerk of the Court Office
Regional Justice Center
200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Use the court directory for phone
Business hours: Monday-Friday