Clark County NV Recorder of Deeds: Search Records, Copies & Office Locations
Looking for a Clark County deed, ownership transfer, deed of trust, reconveyance, lien or other recorded real-estate document? The office you need is the Clark County Recorder’s Office. Nevada calls the elected office the County Recorder rather than “Recorder of Deeds,” but it performs the deed-recording and official-record functions users normally mean by that search.
Use this guide to find the correct official search, locate a property when you only have an address, identify the right deed among similar results, order a plain or certified copy, prepare a document for recording, and decide whether the Recorder, Assessor or Treasurer actually controls the information you need.
CLARK COUNTY
NEVADA
Clark County Recorder’s Office.
Official-record index generally available from 1988 forward.
Recorder holdings extend to Clark County’s beginning in 1909.
$1 per page; certification is an additional $4 per document.
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 2nd Floor, Las Vegas.
Which Clark County property-record task are you trying to complete?
Search the Recorder index by name, parcel number or instrument number and verify the parties, date and legal description.
Follow the search stepsUse the Assessor first. Once you have the 11-digit parcel number, return to the Recorder’s parcel search.
Use the address workflowThe searchable index is not the same as the document image. Order a plain or certified copy when you need the recorded pages.
Review copy optionsCheck APN, margins, notary, legal description, return address, Declaration of Value, transfer tax and fees before filing.
Prepare for recordingUse the Recorder office’s historical research resources when the online index does not cover the recording year you need.
Research older recordsEnroll a name and/or parcel number in Clark County’s Recording Notification Service for future email alerts.
Set up recording alertsClark County Recorder guide: jump to your task
Use the section that matches what you are trying to accomplish instead of working through unrelated county systems.
How to search Clark County Nevada deeds and recorded documents
The official Recorder database supports several search routes. The best option depends on what you already know. An instrument number is normally the most exact identifier. A parcel number is particularly useful when you are researching recordings tied to one property. A name search is useful when you know a grantor, grantee, borrower, lender or other indexed party but not the document number.
Open Clark County Recorder Online Records Search
Official online copy instructions
Direct official search options
Enter a last name and optionally a first name, or switch to company-name searching. Try a surname by itself if a full name gives no useful match.
Open name searchUse the property’s Clark County APN and optionally limit by date or document type.
Open parcel searchIf you already have a recorded document number, use it directly instead of trying to reconstruct the transaction through owner-name searches.
Open instrument searchHow to search Clark County deeds by property address
The Recorder database is built around recorded-document indexing rather than a simple consumer-style street-address lookup. If you start with an address, the cleanest route is to use the official Clark County Assessor search first, retrieve the property’s 11-digit APN, and then use that parcel number in the Recorder system.
Search Recorder records by parcel
What the Clark County Recorder search result fields mean
| Field | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument number | Unique recorded-document identifier | Save it. This is one of the strongest identifiers for ordering or discussing a document. |
| Parcel number | Assessor Parcel Number associated with the recording when indexed | Compare it with the APN from the current Assessor record. |
| First party / cross party | Indexed names associated with the document | Use the actual document to determine legal roles when that distinction matters. |
| Document type | The Recorder’s classification of the filing | Distinguish a deed from a deed of trust, lien, reconveyance or other filing. |
| Record date | Date the document entered the official record | Do not automatically treat it as the signing, closing or effective date. |
| Legal description | Recorded land-description information | Use it to distinguish properties with similar addresses or owners. |
| Total value | Indexed consideration/value information where applicable | Use as a research clue rather than assuming it always equals present market value. |
| Pages | Length of the recorded document | Helpful when estimating the plain-copy charge at $1 per page. |
How to get a copy of a Clark County deed
A common point of confusion is that the Recorder’s searchable index lets you find document information, but Clark County states that the original record images are not available for free online viewing. If you need the actual deed wording, signatures, legal description, recording stamp or attached pages, order a copy from the Recorder.
Create or use a Recorder-system account, locate the document, add it to the cart, select certification if required and complete checkout.
Online ordering instructionsBring the instrument/book information when possible. Knowing the instrument number and page count makes the request much faster.
In-person instructionsUse the Recorder’s official-record request form and follow the published payment and mailing instructions. Send mailed requests to the main office, not a branch.
Mail-copy instructions| Item | Published amount / timing | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1 per page | Multiply the recorded page count by the number of copies needed. |
| Certification | Additional $4 per document | Certification is per document, not per page. |
| Online card transaction | 2% of transaction total + $1.25 | Published processing charge applies to online credit/debit transactions. |
| Email delivery | Typically 1–2 business days | The Recorder describes this timing for emailed PDF orders. |
| Domestic paper delivery | Allow about 7–10 business days | Paper copies are sent by standard USPS under the Recorder’s published process. |
Clark County deed recording requirements: pre-submission checklist
Recording a deed is different from searching for one. The Recorder does not prepare your legal document and is prohibited from giving legal advice. Before submitting a deed, quitclaim deed, deed upon death, warranty deed, trustee deed or other land document, use the Recorder’s current requirements page and verify every required element.
The parcel number belongs at the upper left of the first page for applicable land documents.
Leave the required blank space in the upper-right corner of the first page for the recording label.
The submitted document must reproduce clearly as a permanent record.
Names generally must be typed or printed beneath signatures as required by Nevada recording rules.
Deeds and many other real-property documents require notarization. The Recorder does not provide on-site notary service.
Clearly identify the name and address to which the recorded original is to be returned.
Documents transferring title must include the required “Mail Tax Statements To” name and address.
The grantee’s name and address are required on documents transferring title.
A transfer of real property must identify the land by an adequate legal description; a street address alone is not the legal description.
Clark County requires the form for documents conveying an interest in real property except where the county’s published exception applies.
Calculate Real Property Transfer Tax or correctly claim an applicable statutory exemption with supporting material when required.
A document and the correct payment must accompany the recording submission.
Formatting details that commonly cause rejection
Clark County’s recording standards call for white 8½ × 11-inch paper for ordinary documents, printing on one side, black text, suitable margins and readable text. The Recorder states that submitted text should generally be no smaller than approximately 10-point type. Signatures may be black or blue, while dark colors are important for reproducible notary stamps.
Clark County Recorder fees and Real Property Transfer Tax
Do not estimate a deed’s filing cost from the copy fee. Copy charges, document-recording fees and Real Property Transfer Tax are separate items. Clark County publishes its current fee schedule and an RPTT calculator on the Recorder website.
Clark County’s published rate is $2.55 for each $500 of taxable value or fraction thereof. The county calculates the tax using the applicable taxable amount and Nevada law.
Certain transactions may qualify for an exemption under Nevada law. Claiming an exemption can require the correct exemption number, explanation and supporting documentation.
The Declaration of Value is especially important because it supplies the information used for transfer-tax processing. For a normal sale, the full purchase price is generally relevant. Other transactions—such as no-sale transfers, partial interests, trustee’s deeds or deeds in lieu of foreclosure—can require different calculations or supporting documents.
Clark County Recorder office locations and hours
Clark County currently lists a main Recorder office at the Government Center plus Northwest and Henderson branches. Branches provide limited Recorder services, including recording up to 10 documents per customer per AM/PM period, with maps excluded. Mail and deliveries should go to the main office rather than a branch.
500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 455-4336
Email: RecWeb@ClarkCountyNV.gov
3211 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 118
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Limited branch recording and official-record research services. Do not mail documents here.
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM240 S. Water Street
Henderson, NV 89015
Limited branch recording and official-record research services. Do not mail documents here.
Monday–Thursday · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 2nd Floor
Box 551510
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510
Use the main-office mailing instructions for mailed recordings and records requests.
How to find Clark County records recorded before the online index
Clark County reports that its recorded holdings extend back to the county’s beginning in 1909. The Recorder’s published statistics page says the online Official Records index contains records from 1988 forward, with older indexes maintained on microfilm.
That distinction matters when researching older Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and other Clark County property histories. A “no results” response online does not necessarily mean no deed exists if the transaction predates the searchable online period.
Why you cannot find a Clark County deed—and what to try next
| Problem | Likely reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Address search is not obvious | Recorder indexing is document-based rather than primarily street-address based. | Find the APN in the Assessor system first, then search Recorder records by parcel. |
| No result for full owner name | First name, middle initial, trust wording or company styling may differ. | Search the surname alone or try the business/trust name with fewer words. |
| Too many same-name matches | The person’s name is common. | Add a date range, document type or parcel number and verify the legal description. |
| No result by APN | Parcel numbers can change through subdivision, combination or other parcel activity. | Use the Assessor parcel history/tree and search related prior parcel numbers or party names. |
| Cannot see the deed image | Clark County does not freely display the original image through the public index. | Order a plain or certified copy through the Recorder’s copy system. |
| Need a record from the 1970s | The online official-record index begins later. | Use Recorder historical research resources for the pre-1988 index. |
| Owner shown by Assessor differs from deed research | Assessment and recording systems serve different functions or may update at different times. | Confirm the latest recorded conveyance and contact the appropriate office about its own record. |
| Deed was rejected for recording | Formatting, APN, payment, legal-description, return-address or Declaration of Value issue. | Follow the Recorder’s rejection instructions and current recording requirements before resubmitting. |
Sign up for Clark County recording notifications
Clark County offers a Recording Notification Service (RNS) that can email subscribers when a document is recorded using a monitored name and/or parcel number. It is useful for homeowners who want an early indication that a new deed, lien, deed of trust or other indexed document may have been recorded.
Recorder vs. Assessor vs. Treasurer vs. Clerk in Clark County
| What you need | Correct office | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded ownership documents | County Recorder | Deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, liens, easements, homestead declarations, recorded maps. |
| Property account / APN / characteristics | County Assessor | Parcel number, assessed property information, ownership display, parcel maps, building details. |
| Real-property tax bill or payment | County Treasurer | Tax amount due, installments, delinquency, payments and receipts. |
| Marriage and certain business services | County Clerk | Marriage records and services handled by the Clerk rather than land-record deed recording. |
| Legal ownership or title opinion | Attorney / title professional | Interpretation of deeds, competing interests, title defects, inheritance disputes or legal consequences. |
A simple Clark County deed-search workflow for most homeowners
If you know only the address, get the 11-digit APN from the Clark County Assessor first.
Use the parcel number, party name or known instrument number to find the relevant recorded document.
Match the APN, parties, date, document type and legal description before paying for a copy.
Choose plain or certified based on what the person or organization requesting the document actually requires.
One deed may not tell the full story. Review earlier and later conveyances, liens, trust deeds and reconveyances when relevant.
Ask the Recorder about its filing process, but use a qualified attorney or title professional for legal interpretation.
Clark County NV Recorder of Deeds FAQs
Does Clark County Nevada have a Recorder of Deeds?
Clark County officially calls the office the County Recorder’s Office. It records deeds and other authorized public documents, so it is the office most people mean when they search for a Clark County NV Recorder of Deeds.
What is the official Clark County deed search?
Use the Clark County Recorder Online Records Search. It provides searches by party name, parcel number, instrument number and other indexed criteria.
Can I search for a Clark County deed using only an address?
Use the Clark County Assessor’s address search first to obtain the property’s APN. Then enter that parcel number in the Recorder’s parcel search. This is usually more reliable than trying to force a street-address search into a recorded-document index.
Can I view the actual recorded deed online for free?
The Recorder’s help information states that document images are not available for free online viewing. The public index can be searched, and copies of recorded documents can be purchased from the Recorder.
How much does a Clark County deed copy cost?
The Recorder currently publishes a plain-copy fee of $1 per page. Certification costs an additional $4 per document. Online credit/debit transactions also have the county’s published processing charge.
How far back do Clark County Nevada property records go?
The Recorder maintains records dating to the beginning of Clark County in 1909. The Recorder states that its online Official Records index contains records from 1988 forward, while older indexes are available through office research resources.
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Las Vegas?
A deed affecting property in Clark County is recorded with the Clark County Recorder. Before submission, review the official land-document and recording-requirement pages for the APN, notary, legal description, Declaration of Value, transfer-tax and formatting rules.
What is the Real Property Transfer Tax rate in Clark County?
The Clark County Recorder currently publishes a rate of $2.55 per $500 of taxable value or fraction thereof. Exemptions can apply to qualifying transactions under Nevada law, and the county’s official calculation controls.
Can the Recorder tell me which deed form I should use?
No. The Recorder records documents that meet legal recording requirements but is prohibited from providing legal advice or preparing documents for customers. If you are unsure which instrument accomplishes your goal, obtain qualified legal advice before signing or recording anything.
How do I know if somebody records a new document against my property?
Enroll in the county’s Recording Notification Service. You can monitor name variations and/or parcel numbers for future recorded-document alerts.
Use the Recorder for the deed, the Assessor for the parcel and the Treasurer for the tax bill
For most Clark County deed searches, the shortest path is straightforward: identify the property and APN through the Assessor when necessary, search the Clark County Recorder using that parcel number or a party name, verify the instrument details, and order the recorded pages only when you need the actual document.
If you are preparing a new deed for recording, do not start with a generic online form and assume it is recordable. Work through Clark County’s current document requirements, Declaration of Value rules, transfer-tax requirements and fee schedule before submitting it. The Recorder can explain its filing procedures, but questions about what document you should execute or what legal effect a deed has belong with a qualified Nevada attorney or title professional.