Clark County NV Recorder Search: Deeds, Property Records & Document Copies
Need to find a deed, check for a recorded lien, locate a deed of trust, or get an official copy? The Clark County Recorder’s Office maintains Nevada land records for Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and other Clark County communities.
This guide walks through the actual Recorder search options, explains why an address search starts with the Assessor, and shows how to order documents, record a deed, calculate basic copy costs and monitor suspicious recordings.
Information reviewed October 20, 2026 · Independent informational guide
What Are You Trying to Find?
The quickest route depends on the information you already have. A street address, owner’s name and recorded instrument number are different starting points.
Find a recorded deed
Search the Recorder’s public index by the owner’s last and first name. Narrow by recording date and ownership-document category.
Follow the deed search steps →Search by property address
Start with the Clark County Assessor to identify the parcel number (APN), then use that information in the Recorder’s available parcel-search options.
Search by address →Find liens or foreclosure filings
Use the Recorder’s simple-search selections for liens or foreclosures filed under a person’s name. Review the actual document before reaching a conclusion.
Check liens and foreclosures →How to Search Clark County Recorder Records Online
The county’s Acclaim simple-search screen includes a guided category selector, separate last-name and first-name fields, name-matching choices and recording-date filters.
Open the public search portal
Use the Clark County Recorder Simple Search. The search page identifies Debbie Conway as County Recorder.
Choose what you want to find
The screen offers guided choices for ownership documents, foreclosures filed in a name, and liens filed in a name. Choose the category closest to your purpose.
Enter the person’s name
Enter a surname in Last Name. The portal help explains that the First Name field can be left blank or filled in. For a common surname, add a first name to narrow results.
Choose the name match
Use the available matching controls: Starts With, Contains, or Exact. Try a broader match when a middle initial, suffix or spelling variation prevents a result.
Set a date range if helpful
Choose a predefined recording-date period or enter From and To dates. For a home purchase, start around the closing date, but allow time for recording and indexing.
Review the matching index entries
Check document type, recorded parties, recording date and instrument number where shown. Record the instrument number because it is especially helpful when ordering a copy or asking the office a question.
How to Find a Clark County Deed When You Only Know the Address
The Recorder’s simple-search help directs people wanting to search by address to the Assessor. The Assessor manages property and parcel information, while the Recorder manages recorded legal instruments.
Step A: Identify the parcel
- Open the Clark County Assessor.
- Navigate to the real property search provided by that office.
- Enter the street address using the fields presented.
- Open the matching parcel and note its 11-digit APN and owner information.
- Double-check the municipality and address before moving on.
Step B: Find the recorded instrument
- Return to the Recorder’s search.
- Use the owner-name route in Simple Search, or the available APN search route in the Recorder’s records system.
- Match document dates and parties to the property.
- Save the recording or instrument number for a copy order.
- Check later deed-of-trust or reconveyance documents if researching a mortgage.
Clark County Lien, Mortgage and Foreclosure Search
| What you want to know | Search approach | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Who received a recorded deed? | Search ownership documents, using the grantee and grantor names. | A deed index alone does not establish complete legal title. |
| Was a deed of trust recorded? | Search names and financing-related instrument types. | A recorded deed of trust does not prove the current loan balance. |
| Was the loan reconveyed? | Look for later reconveyance or release instruments related to the original deed of trust. | Similar names and multiple loans require careful matching. |
| Is there a recorded lien? | Choose the portal’s lien search category and review instrument details. | Not every debt or possible legal claim appears in a single recorder search. |
| Was a foreclosure notice filed? | Choose the foreclosure search selection and search the person’s name. | A filing does not, by itself, establish completed foreclosure or current ownership. |
What the Clark County Recorder Search Results Mean
Instrument number
The reference identifying a recorded instrument. Save it when asking for copies, checking related filings or communicating with title professionals.
Recording date
The date a document was recorded. It can differ from the date the document was signed, acknowledged or a real-estate transaction closed.
Document type
Indicates the kind of instrument, such as deed, deed of trust, reconveyance, lien or notice. Its legal effect depends on the document’s actual contents.
How to Order a Clark County Deed or Certified Copy
The Recorder provides online ordering for recorded documents. For a certified copy, select certification as part of the order rather than assuming an ordinary PDF is certified.
Open the Recorder copy-order page
Go to Order Copies Online and follow the official online-order link.
Create an account and locate the document
The county says copy orders support searches by APN, instrument number or name. An instrument number from the free public search often reduces uncertainty.
Select copies and certification
Add the matching document to the cart. Choose the certified option if you need a certified copy for an institution, attorney, government office or legal process.
Check out and choose delivery
Pay using the accepted online card method. The county lists PDF delivery by email within 1–2 business days and standard USPS paper delivery, subject to the county’s published timelines.
Clark County Recorder Fees and Real Property Transfer Tax
Recording fees depend on the instrument type. Use the official county fee schedule for the final amount rather than applying a single rate to every deed, lien, map or release.
| Item | Published amount or rule | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Plain document copy | $1 per page | Certification is extra. |
| Certification | $4 per document | Not $4 per page. |
| Declaration of Homestead filing | $42 per document | Recording fee; not an exemption amount or guaranteed tax saving. |
| Notice of Default/Breach and Election to Sell | $250 plus recording fee | Special instrument fee. |
| Credit/debit processing | 2% plus $1.25 per transaction | Applies when using the county’s card payment option. |
| Real Property Transfer Tax | $2.55 per $500 of taxable value or fraction | Actual value/exemption treatment is determined under applicable Nevada rules. |
| Other deed or mortgage recording | See county fee schedule | Use the exact instrument category and any applicable additional charges. |
Source: Clark County Recorder fee schedule and copy fees.
Estimate Official Deed Copy Costs
This tool calculates the published copy and optional certification charges and the published online card-processing formula. It does not calculate the fee for recording a new document.
Enter the total number of pages across all documents. Certification is charged for each document.
Clark County Nevada Deed Recording Requirements
A deed recording needs more than a signature. The Recorder checks statutory recording conditions, but does not prepare legal documents or provide notary services.
Document checklist
- Correct 11-digit APN at the upper-left of the first page where required.
- 3 × 3-inch blank space at the first page’s upper-right for the recording label.
- Readable text and suitable margins.
- Typed or printed names below signatures.
- Proper notary acknowledgment where required.
- Clearly identified return-document name and address.
- “Mail Tax Statements To” name and address for title transfers.
- Grantee name/address and appropriate legal description.
- Correct fees, Declaration of Value and transfer-tax handling.
Formatting checks
- Ordinary paper: white, approximately 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Print one-sided.
- Printed text in black ink; signatures may be black or blue.
- Text generally at least 10-point size.
- One-inch side and bottom margins; required blank recording-label area.
- Later pages with one-inch margins.
- No highlighting or overlapping seals obscuring text.
- Use current official requirements to confirm the final format.
Why Clark County Recorder Documents Get Rejected
| Problem | What to do before submitting |
|---|---|
| Wrong or missing payment | Check the current county fee schedule for that instrument. |
| Missing APN | Find the 11-digit number through the Assessor and place it where required. |
| Incomplete legal description | Have the deed’s property description checked before execution. |
| Missing return address | Add a clear “Return Document To” name and mailing address. |
| Missing tax-statement recipient | Include “Mail Tax Statements To” information on title-transfer documents. |
| No proper acknowledgment | Obtain the required notarization before presenting the document. |
| Missing Declaration of Value | Complete the county form unless a specifically applicable exception exists. |
| Unclear or incorrectly sized document | Use the county’s first-page label area, margins, ink and legibility standards. |
Clark County Recording Notification Service (RNS)
The Recorder provides a recording-notification service that emails enrolled users when a document is recorded with a monitored name or parcel number. The alert includes an instrument number that can help you check the filing.
Set up record alerts
- Open the official RNS page.
- Follow its subscription link.
- Register name variations and relevant APNs.
- Keep your email current.
- Use the instrument number in any notification to investigate.
Know the limits
An alert does not block a recording or establish that the document is fraudulent. The Recorder notes that not every name on a document is indexed and not all instruments require an APN.
If a recording appears suspicious, preserve the alert and consider contacting law enforcement and qualified legal counsel.
Clark County Recorder Office, Contact and Google Map
Main Recorder Office
Clark County Government Center
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Mailing address:
Clark County Recorder’s Office
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Box 551510
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510
Phone: (702) 455-4336
Email: RecWeb@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; closed Fridays and legal holidays.
Get Directions ↗Official Clark County Recorder Links and What to Do Next
These are the key action paths for finishing a deed search or recording task. Each link serves a different purpose.
Search Official Recorded Documents
Find ownership, lien and foreclosure index entries.
- Select the ownership, foreclosure or lien question.
- Enter last name and optional first name.
- Choose the name-matching rule and recording-date range.
- Open the likely match and keep the instrument number.
Order Official Record Copies
Get plain or certified copies using the county’s ordering service.
- Follow the county’s online-order link and sign into an account.
- Search APN, instrument number or name.
- Add the document and choose certification if required.
- Verify the total and delivery details at checkout.
Recorder Document Requirements and Forms
Check recording-label space, 11-digit APN, notarization, legal description and Declaration of Value.
- Choose a real-property/land document or other document category.
- Review formatting and the county’s recording checklist.
- Download the Declaration of Value packet when required.
- Confirm payment and delivery instructions before submission.
Recorder Fees and Transfer Tax
Determine the applicable recording charge and calculate a preliminary Real Property Transfer Tax.
- Find the fee for your document type.
- Open the Recorder’s fee schedule if needed.
- Use the linked Real Property Transfer Tax calculator for a preliminary estimate.
- Ask the county’s transfer-tax auditor about exemptions or unusual transactions.
Record Alerts and Contact Information
Monitor names/APNs and verify contact, branch or mailing details.
- Read the service limitations.
- Follow the subscription link.
- Register name variants and APNs.
- Investigate instrument numbers in any alert you receive.
Clark County NV Recorder Search FAQs
Is the Clark County Recorder search free?
The public Recorder index search is available online. Ordering full copies or certified documents involves the county’s published copy and transaction fees.
Can I search Clark County deeds by address?
Start with the Clark County Assessor to identify the parcel and APN. Then search the Recorder’s records by owner name or available parcel-search options.
Can I see the complete deed on the Recorder’s public search?
The public search provides document index or summary information. The county says original documents are not available to view through that basic website search. Full copies can be purchased or records inspected in person.
How long does it take for a recorded document to appear?
The Recorder’s FAQ says indexing generally takes approximately one to three days, depending on workload.
How much does a Clark County certified deed copy cost?
Plain copies are $1 per page, with an additional $4 per document for certification. Online card orders also carry the published processing fee.
What is the Clark County Recorder phone number?
The main Clark County Recorder phone number is (702) 455-4336.
Is the Clark County Recorder open on Fridays?
The main office lists Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, and is closed Fridays and legal holidays.
Does a Clark County deed need an APN?
Land documents covered by the county’s requirement must display the current 11-digit Assessor’s Parcel Number in the upper-left corner of the first page. The county identifies an exception for documents exclusively transferring water rights.
How do I check for a recorded lien or foreclosure notice?
Use the Recorder’s simple-search question selector for liens or foreclosures filed under a person’s name, then review matching instrument details. For legal effect or completeness, consult a title professional or attorney.
Does Clark County provide property fraud alerts?
Yes. The Recording Notification Service can email subscribers when records are indexed using monitored names or parcel numbers. It does not prevent fraudulent recordings.
Before You Finish
If you need to find a deed, start with the free Recorder index. If you only know the address, identify the APN through the Assessor. If you need a certified copy, use the Recorder’s ordering service. If you are recording a new deed, check its legal description, notarization, parcel number, Declaration of Value, transfer tax and recording fees first.
County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent educational website, not the Clark County Recorder or another Nevada government agency. Information about recorded documents is not legal advice or a guarantee of good title. Public property records should not be used for regulated employment, tenant, credit or insurance eligibility screening. Verify changing county requirements through the official resources linked above.
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Official sources: Clark County Recorder, Recorder Acclaim Search, Recorder Fees, Recordation Process and Requirements, Contact Us, and Recording Notification Service.