How Many Death Certificates Do I Need in Nevada?

This is one of the most common practical questions after a death. Nevada sets no required number, but it does set the price, which makes the count worth deciding before you order.

Is there a set number required by Nevada?

No. The right number depends on how many banks, insurance companies, and government agencies in your situation each need their own certified copy, not on Nevada law.

What will the copies cost in Nevada?

At the state office a certified copy costs $25 if the death occurred in Carson City, Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, or Washoe County, and $22 for any other county. The Southern Nevada Health District in Las Vegas charges $38 for the first certificate (which includes a $13 registration fee) and $25 for each additional copy. If no record is found, a $10 search fee is kept. At those rates, ten certified copies would cost $250 in state or agency fees, before any online-vendor or shipping charges.

Does it matter when I order in Nevada?

At the state office every copy costs the same, $25 (or $22 for deaths outside the six larger counties), so there is no price break for ordering together. At the Southern Nevada Health District the first certificate is $38 and each additional copy $25, so ordering together there matters more.

Which institutions typically require one?

Banks and credit unions, life insurers, retirement account administrators, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (if applicable) are common examples, though your own list depends on your accounts and assets. See our general guide on getting death certificates.

Can I use photocopies instead?

Generally no. Most institutions require an original certified copy, though it’s worth asking each one, since policies occasionally vary.

Where can I order more in Nevada?

Clark and Washoe Counties each have their own local office, and the state office in Carson City issues copies for any county. Details on each option are in our guide to getting a death certificate in Nevada.

Fees and rules change - confirm current details with the Nevada Office of Vital Records or your county health district before you send payment.