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== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1916'''  ==
:*1853 - Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete
:*1863 - West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia
:*1917 - West Virginia Statewide death registration began
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>


For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]  
| width="25%" | [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2053817 Nevada, County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]
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'''Free at FamilySearch.org:'''&nbsp;Images of county birth and death registers and certificates acquired from county courthouses.
 
This collection does not include Carson, Carson City, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Pershing and Washoe counties.
 
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/oldsearch/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=31&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Ancestry.com Nevada Birth, Marriage, and Death Records]
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Find your local FamilySearch Center]''':&nbsp;'''&nbsp;miscellaneous Nevada birth, marriage, and death records
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<center>[[How to Find Nevada Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==
 
The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
 
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
 
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription]
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most current version; few records before 1962; gives place where the last benefit was sent
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
 
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''
 
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:
 
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://health.nv.gov/vs.htm From NV Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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See [[How to Find Nevada Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
 
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
 
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''
 
If you do not know the exact date or place of death:<br> For a fee, the [http://health.nv.gov/VS.htm Nevada Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search<br>
 
<br> If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
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== '''Deaths after 1911''' ==
== '''Deaths after 1911''' ==


'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
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Contact Information:


Contact Information:
Office of Vital Records<br>4150 Technology Way, Suite 104<br>Carson City, Nevada 89706<br>Telephone: 775-684-4242<br>Fax: 775-684-4156  
 
Office of Vital Records<br>4150 Technology Way, Suite 104<br>Carson City, Nevada 89706<br>Telephone: 775-684-4242<br>Fax: 775-684-4156


See [[How to Find Nevada Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records  
See [[How to Find Nevada Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records  
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