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== Vital Records Reference Dates == | |||
Nevada vital records start the following years: | |||
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | [[Nevada Vital Records#Birth_Records|Births]] | |||
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | [[Nevada Vital Records#Marriage_Records|Marriages]] | |||
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | [[Nevada Vital Records#Death_Records|Deaths]] | |||
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | Earliest | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1887* | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | County Formation | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1887* | |||
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | Statewide Registration | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1911 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1968 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1911 | |||
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<nowiki>* </nowiki>Some Nevada counties have birth and death records beginning on this date. | |||
== Nevada | == Nevada Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
===Births=== | |||
*'''1871-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2053817|Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Nevada, County Birth and Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1975-2012''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8998 Nevada Birth Index, 1975-2012] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*[ | ===Marriages=== | ||
*[http:// | *'''1600s-1900s''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=nevada US Marriages - Nevada] at Findmypast — index & images ($) | ||
*'''1809-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70016 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2016] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
* | *'''1860-1987''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7850 Nevada Marriage Index, 1860-1987] at Ancestry — index ($) | ||
*'''1862-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1943751|Nevada County Marriages, 1862-1993}} at FamilySearch — [[Nevada County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60081 Ancestry]($)'' | |||
* | *'''1956-2005''' {{RecordSearch|1949338|Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Nevada, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1100 Ancestry]($)'' | ||
* | *'''1862-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1943751|Nevada County Marriages, 1862-1993}} at FamilySearch - [[Nevada County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* | *'''1968-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10211/nevada-marriages-1968-1999?s=275764761 Nevada Marriages, 1968-1999] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
*'''2002-2015''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61108 Nevada Marriage Certificates, 2002-2015] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
* | *{{RecordSearch|1854302|United States Western States Marriage Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Western States Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Search] at BYU Idaho — index'' | ||
== Birth Records | ===Deaths=== | ||
*'''1871-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2053817|Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Nevada, County Birth and Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1911-1965''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60974 Nevada Death Certificates, 1911-1965] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1980-2012''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8997 Nevada Death Index, 1980-2012] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
''' | ===Divorce=== | ||
*'''1968-2000''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10219/nevada-divorces-1968-2000?s=218489221 Nevada Divorces, 1968 - 2000] at MyHeritage — index ($) | |||
*'''1968-2015''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1090 Nevada Divorce Index, 1968-2015] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
===Order Certificates=== | |||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nevada.htm Nevada Certificates] online - $ | |||
=== | === Nevada Vital Records === | ||
Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1911. | Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1911. You can obtain birth and death certificates by writing to: | ||
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 | '''[http://dhhs.nv.gov/ Nevada Department of Health and Human Services]<br>'''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 | ||
State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. The records are restricted to immediate family members. | State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. The records are restricted to immediate family members. | ||
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed at [http://www.vitalrec.com/ VitalRecords.com]. For records prior to 1911, contact the county recorder's office, or in some counties, the county health department. Some county records begin as early as 1887. | The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed at [http://www.vitalrec.com/ VitalRecords.com]. For records prior to 1911, contact the county recorder's office, or in some counties, the county health department. Some county records begin as early as 1887. | ||
== Birth Records == | |||
[http://nsla.nevadaculture.org/ The Nevada State Library and Archives] has a partial list of birth records in Washoe County for 1887 to 1911 and Lander County birth and death records for 1887 to 1910. | |||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at a much | Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at a much earlier date. To obtain a marriage or a divorce record, write to the county recorder of the county where the event took place. Nevada marriage records are open to the public. When consulting the originals one may find licenses in one county office and the certificate series in another location. The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many of the early county marriage registers. | ||
[http:// | [http://nsla.nevadaculture.org/ The Nevada State Library and Archives] has marriage licenses for Washoe County for 1862 to 1872. | ||
Many of the early marriages for the state are | Many of the early marriages for the state are indexed/abstracted online at no cost at FamilySearch. | ||
The cities of Elko, (Elko County) Las Vegas (Clark County) and Reno (Washoe County) served many eloping couples. There was no paper work, or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Many | The cities of Elko, (Elko County) Las Vegas (Clark County) and Reno (Washoe County) served many eloping couples. There was no paper work, or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Many couples from Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah eloped to these Nevada cities. | ||
=== Divorce Records === | === Divorce Records === | ||
Divorce cases were handled by the probate courts until 1864 and by the district courts after that date. [http:// | Divorce cases were handled by the probate courts until 1864 and by the district courts after that date. The [http://nsla.nevadaculture.org/ Nevada State Library and Archives] has the early probate court records. | ||
To obtain a record of a divorce since 1864, write to the clerk of the district court in the county. The documents are open to the public. | To obtain a record of a divorce since 1864, write to the clerk of the district court in the county. The documents are open to the public. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
=== Cause of Death === | |||
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | |||
== Substitute Records == | == Substitute Records == | ||
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[[Nevada Newspapers|Nevada Newspapers]] | [[Nevada Newspapers|Nevada Newspapers]] | ||
[[Nevada Obituaries|Nevada Obituaries]] | |||
[[Nevada Military Records|Nevada Military Records]] | [[Nevada Military Records|Nevada Military Records]] | ||
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[[Nevada Periodicals|Nevada Periodicals]] | [[Nevada Periodicals|Nevada Periodicals]] | ||
[[Nevada History|Nevada History]] | [[Nevada History|Nevada History]] | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate vital records | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family BIble may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the | *Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Nevada''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county. | ||
== Archives, Libraries and Societies == | == Archives, Libraries and Societies == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Nevada|Vital]] | [[Category:Nevada, United States|Vital]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||
[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | |||
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Vital Records Reference Dates
Nevada vital records start the following years:
| Births | Marriages | Deaths | |
| Earliest | 1887* | County Formation | 1887* |
| Statewide Registration | 1911 | 1968 | 1911 |
* Some Nevada counties have birth and death records beginning on this date.
Nevada Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online
Births
- 1871-1992 Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1975-2012 Nevada Birth Index, 1975-2012 at Ancestry — index ($)
Marriages
- 1600s-1900s US Marriages - Nevada at Findmypast — index & images ($)
- 1809-2011 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2016 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1860-1987 Nevada Marriage Index, 1860-1987 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1862-1993 Nevada County Marriages, 1862-1993 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry($)
- 1956-2005 Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index; Also at: Ancestry($)
- 1862-1993 Nevada County Marriages, 1862-1993 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1968-1999 Nevada Marriages, 1968-1999 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 2002-2015 Nevada Marriage Certificates, 2002-2015 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- United States Western States Marriage Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index; Also at: Western States Marriage Search at BYU Idaho — index
Deaths
- 1871-1992 Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1911-1965 Nevada Death Certificates, 1911-1965 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1980-2012 Nevada Death Index, 1980-2012 at Ancestry — index ($)
Divorce
- 1968-2000 Nevada Divorces, 1968 - 2000 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1968-2015 Nevada Divorce Index, 1968-2015 at Ancestry — index ($)
Order Certificates
- Order Nevada Certificates online - $
Nevada Vital Records
Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1911. You can obtain birth and death certificates by writing to:
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, Nevada 89706
Telephone: 775-684-4242
Fax: 775-684-4156
State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. The records are restricted to immediate family members.
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed at VitalRecords.com. For records prior to 1911, contact the county recorder's office, or in some counties, the county health department. Some county records begin as early as 1887.
Birth Records
The Nevada State Library and Archives has a partial list of birth records in Washoe County for 1887 to 1911 and Lander County birth and death records for 1887 to 1910.
Marriage Records
Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at a much earlier date. To obtain a marriage or a divorce record, write to the county recorder of the county where the event took place. Nevada marriage records are open to the public. When consulting the originals one may find licenses in one county office and the certificate series in another location. The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many of the early county marriage registers.
The Nevada State Library and Archives has marriage licenses for Washoe County for 1862 to 1872.
Many of the early marriages for the state are indexed/abstracted online at no cost at FamilySearch.
The cities of Elko, (Elko County) Las Vegas (Clark County) and Reno (Washoe County) served many eloping couples. There was no paper work, or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Many couples from Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah eloped to these Nevada cities.
Divorce Records
Divorce cases were handled by the probate courts until 1864 and by the district courts after that date. The Nevada State Library and Archives has the early probate court records.
To obtain a record of a divorce since 1864, write to the clerk of the district court in the county. The documents are open to the public.
Death Records
Cause of Death
- Causes of Death - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate
Substitute Records
Tips
- Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
- If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family BIble may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
- Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
- Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a Place Search and then choosing Vital Records. Search for Nevada to locate records filed by the State and then search the name of the county to locate records kept by the county.
Archives, Libraries and Societies
Nevada Societies
References
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