Las Vegas (NV) Birth Certificate Online
Order a Las Vegas (NV) birth certificate online and avoid waiting in line at the vital records office. Complete an easy form to get a certified copy of a Las Vegas birth certificate mailed to you.
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Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) Birth Certificate Replacement
Citizens born in the city of Las Vegas or in the Clark County are issued an Nevada birth certificate as soon as their birth is officially registered.
This essential legal document is a mandatory requirement for several U.S. official processes, such as when a Las Vegas, Nevada citizens needs to:
- Obtaining a government-issued identification document, including a US passport, a social security card, a driver’s license, amongst others
- Enroll in school university, or sports activities Get married
If your Las Vegas, Nevada birth certificate got lost, stolen, or was misplaced or destroyed —even partially— you will have to obtain a Las Vegas birth certificate replacement.
Applying for a legally-valid copy of a Las Vegas (NV) vital record can conveniently be done online, eliminating the need to wait in line at a vital statistics office.
Ordering a Las Vegas, Nevada birth certificate online is a quick and straightforward procedure. The form takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and we provide personalized instructions to help you complete your birth certificate application with ease.
Once your Las Vegas birth certificate replacement application has been processed, you will receive an official copy of your vital record at home.
Las Vegas birth certificate types
These are the specific types of birth certificate copies that can be issued in Las Vegas, Nevada:
- Long-form copy of a Las Vegas, (NV) birth certificate: a government-issued copy of the original document, the only type that can be used for legal purposes. Also known as Birth certificate long form, or certified copy of a birth certificate.
- Short-form copy of a Las Vegas, (NV) birth certificate: an abstract of the birth record that only shows the individual's basic information. Also known as informational copy. It cannot be used for legal purposes.
Long-form authorized copies are the only certificates that can be provided to prove identity, nationality, and age and are necessary for several bureaucratic processes such as applying for a U.S. passport or Social Security number.
Official copies carry the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office.
How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate in Las Vegas (NV)
To order an authorized copy of a Las Vegas, Nevada birth certificate:
- Fill out the birth certificate application (available by clicking the button on this page) with the required information
- Print and sign it
- Mail it to the Nevada vital records office with the necessary requirements, a prepaid self-addressed envelope, and payment (as detailed in the personalized instructions you will receive)
Your certified copy will be issued and sent by mail to the address printed on your self-addressed postage-paid envelope.
Copies of Las Vegas Birth and Death Certificates may be ordered by mailing your application package to the following address:
State of Nevada Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104,
Carson City, NV 89706
Alternatively, Las Vegas citizens born in Clark County can also order a certified copy of their birth certificate at the Southern Nevada Health Office.
Southern Nevada Health District Main Facility
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Submit requests online
Citizens of the rest of Clark County who prefer to submit their birth certificate application in person, may do so at the following address during walk-in hours.
In person application are not available due Covid until further notice:
Southern Nevada Health District Main Facility
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Submit requests online
Please note that as of May 3rd, 2023, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.
Las Vegas birth certificate requirements
To get a certified copy of a Las Vegas, Nevada birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with your personal data:
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Full name (as it would appear on the certificate)
- Mother’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage
- Father’s name or parent’s name prior to first marriage
Citizens applying for a certified copy of a Las Vegas birth certificate need to prove their identity and be over 18 years old.
Proof of identity can be provided using any of the following documents:
- State of Nevada Driver’s License
- State of Nevada ID Card
- Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport
- Military ID
- Department of Correction ID (issued within last 6 months)
- School ID (must be currently enrolled)
- Work ID (must be current)
- Veterans ID
- (Green) Mexican Consular ID
Who is eligible to apply
An official copy of a Las Vegas birth certificate can be ordered by:
- Subject of the birth certificate
- Mother or father named on the certificate
- Child of the person the certificate refers to
- Spouse of the registrant
- Sibling of the person the certificate refers to
- Grandchild of the certificate’s subject
- Maternal or paternal grandparent of the person named on the record
- Legal guardian or the legal representative of the certificate’s subject
- Legal representative of the registrant’s parent, adoptive parent, or guardian
Please note that the documentation that must be presented alongside the Las Vegas birth certificate application may vary depending on the person requesting the vital record.
How to Request an Apostille for a Las Vegas Birth Certificate
If you need to use your birth certificate outside the U.S territory, your document should bear an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad.
This can be obtained by mail. Simply send your official birth certificate, together with the apostille fee to the Secretary of State’s office in a self-addressed postage-paid envelope. Make sure to have Certificate of Authentication Request at hand. Certain counties may have additional requirements.
Nevada Authentications Unit street address:
Nevada Secretary of State
202 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201
Las Vegas Birth Certificate Cost
Requesting a copy of a Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) birth certificate carries a fee. The filing fee of each copy of a Las vegas, Nevada birth certificate is $15. If ordered to Nevada state office the fee is $25. Additional copies of the same birth certificate ordered within a single form carry a cost of $25. If an extra copy is needed from state office, the cost is
Accepted payment methods include personal checks, money orders, cashier checks, and business checks.
Please note that the fee for your Las Vegas birth certificate application may vary depending on whether you submit it at the state vital records office or at the county vital records office.
Las Vegas Birth Certificate Processing Times
In most cases, your Las Vegas birth certificate order will be filled within 4-6 weeks. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.
You will then receive your certified copy of the Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door. Once you have mailed the application, along with a copy of a photo ID and the fees, the vital records office will process your request.
Nevada Vital Records Offices
There are several government offices that can process your birth certificate request in Nevada state. Among these, Nevada Department of Health Services Vital Records Office branches and local county offices. The latter is often the quickest (even when they’re not the closest) option due to the lower number of requests.
Please find a list below:
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Clark County Birth Certificate
Clark County Recorders Office
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 -
Southern Nevada Health District, Vital Records
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107 -
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
FAQs About Las Vegas (NV) Birth Certificates
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How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Las Vegas (NV)?
Getting a government-issued copy of a birth certificate in Las Vegas usually takes 4-6 weeks.
The surefire way to get a certified copy of a Las Vegas birth certificate issued directly is to have our experts revise your application before you mail it. That way, you can be certain it is error-free and your request won't be rejected.
Typos or inconsistencies in the data may cause unnecessary delays or setbacks.
Our team can help you avoid the extra hassle so that the Las Vegas vital records office can send your birth certificate directly to your door on the first try.
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How much does a Las Vegas birth certificate copy cost?
Each copy of a government-issued Las Vegas, Nevada birth certificate carries a fee of $25. Additional copies of the same birth certificate ordered within a single form carry a cost of $25.
It is advisable to order more than one copy of a Las Vegas birth certificate within the same form to keep on file for future use or for your records. Additional copies of a birth certificate requested within the same order form carry the same fees as the first document.
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How can I change the name on a Las Vegas birth certificate?
To modify a citizen’s name on a Las Vegas birth certificate you will first need to order a certified copy of the birth certificate you would like to amend.
Then you will need to present the above alongside the certified copy of the Las Vegas birth certificate you would like to modify and the appropriate fees at the following address:
- State of Nevada Office of Vital Records
- 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104,
- Carson City, NV 89706
- State of Nevada Office of Vital Records
