Clark County NV Recorder: Deeds, Property Records, Copies, Recording Fees & Official Search Guide
The Clark County Recorder is the official recording office for many real estate and public-record documents in Clark County, Nevada, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, Laughlin and surrounding communities. Use the Recorder for recorded deeds, liens, deeds of trust, declarations of homestead, official copies, certified copies, recording requirements, Real Property Transfer Tax and recording notifications.
This guide explains how to search Clark County recorded documents, order copies, record a deed, avoid rejection, calculate common fees, understand Declaration of Value and RPTT, use the Recording Notification Service, and know when the correct office is actually the Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk or court.
What Does the Clark County Recorder Do?
The Clark County Recorder records and indexes documents that are authorized, entitled or required by Nevada law to be recorded. For homeowners and researchers, the most common tasks are searching recorded deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, declarations of homestead, notices, official records, copy orders and recording requirements. The Recorder cannot prepare legal documents, give legal advice, determine legal rights or provide notary services.
Deeds and Official Records
Use the Recorder when you need a recorded deed, deed of trust, lien, release, homestead declaration, map-related recording path, document number, official image, copy order or certified copy.
APN and Parcel Cross-Check
Clark County recording requirements use the 11-digit Assessor Parcel Number for many land documents. Use the Assessor property search to find parcel numbers and assessment data before recording or searching by parcel.
Recording Notification Service
RNS lets residents monitor name variations and parcel numbers and receive an email when a matching document is recorded. It is a courtesy alert, not a fraud-prevention guarantee.
How to Search Clark County Recorder Deeds and Records Online
Start with the official Clark County Recorder Acclaim search portal. It supports search paths such as Simple Search, Name, Parcel Number, Instrument Number, Document Type, Book/Page, Record Date, Total Value and Legal Description.
Open the Official Recorder Search Portal
Use the Clark County Recorder online records search rather than a paid third-party directory. Choose the search type that matches what you know: name, APN, instrument number, document type, record date, book/page or legal description.
Search by Name Carefully
Try grantor, grantee, prior owner, trust, LLC, spouse, estate and business-name variations. For individuals, search last name first, then add first name or date range to narrow results.
Use APN When the Name Search Is Too Broad
The APN is often the cleanest way to connect a recorded land document to a specific parcel. If you do not know the APN, use the Clark County Assessor real property search by owner name, address or subdivision.
Open the Matching Instrument
Confirm instrument number, recording date, document type, party names, legal description, APN, transfer value and related references. Do not rely on a name match alone in a large county like Clark County.
Order a Copy or Certified Copy When Needed
A downloaded image or search summary may be useful for research, but many legal, lending, title, estate, immigration or agency uses require a certified copy. Use the Recorder’s online, mail or in-person copy ordering routes.
Cross-Check Tax and Value Questions Elsewhere
Use the Assessor for property value, classification and APN. Use the Treasurer for tax bills and tax payments. The Recorder shows recorded instruments, not a full tax-account history.
How to Record a Deed or Land Document in Clark County Nevada
Clark County land documents such as deeds, quitclaim deeds, grant bargain sale deeds, trustee deeds, gift deeds and deeds in lieu of foreclosure must follow official document requirements. For land transfers, the Declaration of Value and Real Property Transfer Tax review are often just as important as the recording fee.
Prepare the Correct Recordable Document
The Recorder does not provide most blank legal forms and cannot prepare a deed for you. For quitclaim deeds, deeds into a trust, transfers after death, divorce-related transfers, LLC transfers or lien releases, consider a Nevada attorney, title company or escrow professional.
Confirm Notary and Signature Rules
The Recorder lists several documents that must be notarized before recording, including deeds, declarations of homestead, leases, liens, mortgages, powers of attorney used to convey real estate and trust deeds. The Recorder does not provide notary services on site.
Add the 11-Digit APN and Legal Description
Clark County recording requirements say the 11-digit parcel number should be placed at the top left corner of the first page for applicable land documents. Missing APN or incomplete legal description is a common reason transfer documents are rejected.
Complete the Declaration of Value When Required
Clark County’s land document workflow says a Declaration of Value form is required for documents conveying interest, with limited exceptions. Nevada Department of Taxation guidance also explains that the Declaration of Value details the transfer of real property.
Prepare Recording Fee and Transfer Tax Payment
RPTT is collected by the County Recorder when real property is transferred and officially recorded. The Nevada Department of Taxation states that the deed is recorded once the tax and other necessary fees are paid. Clark County has a local RPTT calculator, but official calculations control.
Mail, Bring, E-Record or Use an Approved Kiosk
Documents may be submitted at the main Recorder office, certain branch offices for limited services, by mail to the main office, through e-recording providers for frequent customers, or through Remote Multipurpose Interactive Recording Kiosks where available.
Check for Rejection Reasons Before You Leave
Common errors include incorrect margins, missing APN, incorrect payment, no return address, no “mail tax statements to” address, illegibility, missing printed names under signatures, missing legal description and missing Declaration of Value for title-transfer documents.
Verify the Recorded Instrument
After processing, search by instrument number or name to confirm the document was recorded. For tax-roll ownership or value changes, check the Assessor record separately after the Recorder document is accepted.
Clark County Real Property Transfer Tax and Declaration of Value
Nevada Real Property Transfer Tax is a key part of many deed recordings. In Clark County, the Recorder reviews the value shown on the Declaration of Value, collects RPTT when due, reviews claimed exemptions and records the deed only after tax and required fees are paid.
Declaration of Value
Required for many documents conveying real property interests. It identifies the transaction and value information needed for RPTT review.
Clark County RPTT Rate
Nevada’s statewide rate is $1.95 per $500 of value or fraction above $100, and Clark County adds $0.60 per $500, for a combined Clark County rate commonly treated as $2.55 per $500.
Exemption Review
Some transfers may qualify for statutory RPTT exemptions, such as certain transfers between spouses, parent/child transfers, trust transfers without consideration, and other listed categories. Documentation matters.
How to Order Clark County Recorder Copies Online, by Mail or In Person
Anyone may purchase a copy of an official record recorded at the Clark County Recorder’s Office. The quickest route is usually online ordering, but mail and in-person options are available.
| Copy Method | Best For | Steps | Important Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online copy order | Fastest route for many deed, lien, mortgage or recorded-document copies. | Create/sign into account, search by APN, instrument number or name, add document to cart, choose certification if needed, check out and pay. | Email delivery is listed as PDF within 1–2 business days Monday through Thursday. Online payment uses credit/debit card only. |
| Mail order | Users who need to mail a request form and payment. | Locate the document information, complete the official records request form, include appropriate fees, and mail to the main Recorder address. | Do not send cash. Mail orders require cashier’s check or money order in U.S. dollars payable to Clark County Recorder. |
| In-person copy order | Local users needing counter help or same-trip research assistance. | Visit a Recorder office during public hours with instrument number, APN, names or date range. | Branch offices provide limited service. Use the main office for full service. |
| Certified copy | Title, legal, agency, lending, estate or official proof purposes. | Select certified copy when ordering online or ask for certification in person/mail. | Certification is charged per document, not per page, in addition to copy fees. |
Clark County Recorder Fees and Copy Cost Calculator
This tool estimates common copy and basic recording costs using visible Recorder fee information. It is not an official quote and does not replace Clark County’s fee schedule, RPTT calculation, rejection review or statutory fee rules.
Copy estimate uses $1 per page plus $4 per document certification when selected. Homestead filing uses $42 per document. Notice of Default/Breach estimate uses $250 plus a placeholder recording-fee note. RPTT uses $2.55 per $500 or fraction of value over $100 for Clark County planning only.
Clark County Recording Notification Service
The Clark County Recording Notification Service allows residents to receive an email when a document is recorded with a monitored name variation or parcel number. It is useful for early awareness of possible deed, lien or other recording activity.
How RNS Works
Register your email, name variations and/or APNs. If a document is recorded with a monitored name or parcel number, the alert provides an instrument number. You can then search the Recorder’s online document database to view details.
Open RNS Sign-Up ↗RNS Limitations
RNS does not guarantee that every document affecting your property will be detected. The Recorder notes that not all names appearing on a document are indexed, and the office cannot interpret the contents of a document for you.
If an alert looks suspicious, review the instrument, contact law enforcement when fraud is suspected, and consult a Nevada attorney or title professional.
Clark County Recorder Address, Hours, Phone and Branch Services
The main Recorder office is at the Clark County Government Center in downtown Las Vegas. Branch offices provide limited recording and research services, and mail must be sent to the main office only.
Main Office — Clark County Recorder
Standard mailing address:
Clark County Recorder’s Office
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Box 551510
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510
Physical address for overnight delivery:
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 455-4336
Email: RecWeb@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Closed Fridays and legal holidays.
Open Main Office Map ↗Northwest Branch
Location:
Doña Maria Plaza
3211 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 118
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed Fridays and legal holidays.
Limited services: record up to 10 documents per customer per AM/PM, no maps; official-records research from 1909 to present.
Henderson Branch
Location:
Henderson City Hall
240 S. Water Street
Henderson, NV 89015
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed Fridays and legal holidays.
Limited services: record up to 10 documents per customer per AM/PM, no maps; official-records research from 1909 to present.
Remote Recording Kiosks
The Recorder lists five Remote Multipurpose Interactive Recording Kiosk locations valley-wide for recording transactions, copies, scanning, archive access, payments to related offices and live operator assistance during listed support hours.
Open Kiosk Locations ↗Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer vs Clerk: Which Clark County Office Do You Need?
Many Clark County searches start with “recorder,” but the correct office depends on whether you need a recorded document, parcel value, property-tax payment, marriage record or court record.
| Task | Correct Office | Why | Best Starting Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find a deed, lien, mortgage, release or recorded instrument | Clark County Recorder | The Recorder indexes and records official documents that are authorized or required to be recorded. | Recorder Acclaim search portal. |
| Find APN, assessed value, owner name, parcel map or property record | Clark County Assessor | The Assessor maintains parcel and assessment records used for valuation and property-tax purposes. | Assessor real property records search. |
| Pay property taxes or get tax bill details | Clark County Treasurer | The Treasurer oversees calculation, billing, collection and distribution of real-property taxes. | Treasurer real property tax information and payment system. |
| Order a certified recorded deed copy | Clark County Recorder | The Recorder provides official copies of documents recorded in its office. | Recorder order copies online or official records request form. |
| Marriage certificate or marriage-license record | Clark County Clerk | Marriage records are not the same as land and official recorded-property documents. | County Clerk marriage records route. |
| Probate, divorce decree or court case record | Court / Clerk of Court | Court case files are separate from Recorder land records, although court-certified documents may later be recorded. | Clark County court or clerk records system. |
Official Clark County Recorder Links and How to Use Them
Use these official links before paying a third-party site for deed copies or property-record access. Each link includes what to do after opening it.
Clark County Recorder — Main Office Page
Official Recorder homepage with search, copy, GIS, requirements, forms, contact and RNS links.
- Use Search Records Online for recorded documents.
- Use Order Copies of Records Online for copies and certified copies.
- Use Recording Requirements before submitting a deed or land document.
- Use Forms for Declaration of Value, homestead declaration and official records request forms.
- Read the common recording errors before mailing or visiting.
Clark County Recorder — Online Records Search
Official Acclaim search portal for deeds, liens, mortgages, releases and other recorded instruments.
- Choose Simple Search, Name, Parcel #, Instrument #, Document Type, Book/Page, Record Date, Total Value or Legal Description.
- Start with APN or instrument number when you have it.
- For name searches, try full name, initials, trust name, LLC name and spouse/prior-owner variations.
- Open the matching result and verify the legal description and instrument number.
- Use the copy-order workflow when you need a plain or certified copy.
Clark County Recorder — How to Record
Official guide for recording land documents, maps and other recordable documents.
- Select whether you are recording a land document, map or other document.
- Review formatting and official document requirements first.
- For land transfers, complete the Declaration of Value when required.
- Prepare recording fees and RPTT if applicable.
- Mail or bring both document and payment to the correct Recorder location.
Clark County Recorder — Recordation Process and Requirements
Official requirements for APN, cover sheet, legibility, notary acknowledgement, return address, legal description, margins and fees.
- Check whether your document must be notarized before recording.
- Place the 11-digit APN at the top left of the first page when required.
- Use a cover sheet or leave required space for the recording label.
- Confirm names are printed or typed under signatures.
- Confirm return address, mail-tax-statements address, legal description and correct payment are included.
Clark County Recorder — Fees
Official fee page for homestead filing, notice of default, official record copies, certifications, payment methods and card processing fees.
- Check the official fee schedule before submitting documents.
- For copies, calculate $1 per page and $4 per certification when needed.
- For card payment, include the listed processing fee.
- Make cashier’s checks or money orders payable to Clark County Recorder.
- Use the RPTT calculator separately for transfer-tax planning.
Clark County Recorder — Order Copies Online
Official online order route for plain and certified copies of recorded documents.
- Create or sign into the ordering account.
- Search by APN, instrument number or name.
- Add the correct document to the cart.
- Select certified copy when the prompt appears if certification is needed.
- Check out and confirm the billing address matches the payment card.
Clark County Recorder — Forms
Official forms page for homestead declaration, Declaration of Value, RPTT forms, routing slip, official records request and confidentiality forms.
- Use Declaration of Value for land transfer documents when required.
- Use Declaration of Homestead or Abandonment of Homestead only for homestead recording needs.
- Use the Official Records Request Form for mail or in-person copy orders.
- Use the cover sheet when needed for recording-label space.
- For quitclaim, lien or custom legal forms not provided, consult a legal-form provider, title company or Nevada attorney.
Clark County Recorder — Recording Notification Service
Official RNS page for email alerts when monitored name variations or APNs appear in new recordings.
- Read the service limitations before relying on alerts.
- Open the RNS sign-up portal.
- Add name variations and parcel numbers.
- When an alert arrives, use the instrument number in the Recorder search portal.
- Contact law enforcement and legal/title help if a suspicious document appears.
Clark County Assessor — Real Property Records Search
Official parcel search for APN, owner name, address, subdivision and property assessment information.
- Search by parcel number, owner name, address or subdivision.
- Copy the 11-digit APN before recording or searching Recorder records.
- Use Assessor information for value and parcel questions.
- Return to the Recorder only when you need recorded documents or images.
Clark County Treasurer — Real Property Taxes
Official office for tax bills, payments, duplicate bills and real-property tax collection questions.
- Use this office for tax bill and payment questions.
- Use the Treasurer payment or tax-statement tools when you need a balance or receipt.
- Contact the Assessor if the issue is assessed value or parcel record.
- Contact the Recorder if the issue is a recorded deed, lien or release.
Common Clark County Recorder Mistakes
Mistakes That Delay Deeds or Copies
- Using a third-party deed-copy offer without checking the Recorder’s copy fee first.
- Recording a land document without the 11-digit APN where required.
- Forgetting the Declaration of Value when a document conveys interest.
- Using an incomplete legal description on a transfer deed.
- Not printing or typing names under signatures.
- Expecting the Recorder to provide notary service or legal advice.
- Mailing documents to a branch office instead of the main office.
- Calling the Recorder for tax-bill balances instead of the Treasurer.
Better Clark County Workflow
- Search the Assessor first when you need the APN.
- Use Recorder Acclaim search for recorded instruments.
- Use the official requirements page before signing or notarizing.
- Prepare Declaration of Value and RPTT documentation early.
- Use the Recorder’s fee page and calculator before mailing.
- Save instrument numbers and copy-order confirmations.
- Subscribe to RNS using both name variations and APN.
- Ask an attorney/title company when title rights or deed language are unclear.
What Should Clark County Property Owners Do Next?
| Your Situation | Best Next Step | Office / Resource to Use |
|---|---|---|
| You need a copy of your deed. | Search the Recorder portal by APN, instrument number or name, then order a plain or certified copy. | Clark County Recorder search + copy ordering |
| You are recording a quitclaim deed or transfer deed. | Prepare the correct legal document, notary acknowledgement, APN, legal description, Declaration of Value and payment. | Recorder requirements + forms + RPTT calculator |
| You do not know your parcel number. | Search the Assessor’s real property records by address, owner name or subdivision. | Clark County Assessor |
| You received a suspicious recording alert. | Use the instrument number to view the recorded document, then contact law enforcement and legal/title help if fraud is suspected. | RNS + Recorder search |
| You need tax bill or payment details. | Use the Treasurer’s real property tax system, not the Recorder search. | Clark County Treasurer |
| You need marriage, divorce, probate or court records. | Use the County Clerk, court or Probate-related office depending on the record type. | Clark County Clerk / court records route |
Clark County Recorder FAQs
What does the Clark County Recorder do?
The Clark County Recorder records, preserves and provides access to public records that are authorized, entitled or required by Nevada law to be recorded. Common records include deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, declarations of homestead, mortgages, maps and other official recorded documents.
How do I search Clark County Recorder deeds online?
Open the Clark County Recorder online search portal and search by Simple Search, Name, Parcel Number, Instrument Number, Document Type, Book/Page, Record Date, Total Value or Legal Description. For property-specific searches, use the 11-digit APN when available.
Where is the Clark County Recorder office?
The main office is at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada. The standard mailing address is 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Box 551510, Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510.
What are the Clark County Recorder office hours?
The main office lists hours as Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and is closed on Fridays and legal holidays. Branch offices list Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with limited services.
How much are Clark County Recorder copy fees?
The Recorder’s fee page lists official record plain copies at $1 per page and certification at $4 per document. Online credit or debit card transactions include a processing fee of 2% of the transaction total plus $1.25.
Can I order a certified deed copy online in Clark County?
Yes. The Recorder’s online copy-order page says users can search by APN, instrument number or name, add the document to the cart, select “certified” when prompted if needed, check out and pay online.
What do I need to record a deed in Clark County Nevada?
For many deed and land-document recordings, you need a properly prepared and notarized document, correct APN, legal description, return address, “mail tax statements to” address, printed names under signatures, correct fees, and Declaration of Value/RPTT documents when the transfer conveys an interest.
Does the Clark County Recorder prepare quitclaim deeds?
No. The Recorder’s Office is prohibited from giving legal advice or assisting in document preparation. For quitclaim deeds, trust transfers, death-related transfers or title questions, use a Nevada attorney, title company, escrow company or proper legal-form resource.
What is the Clark County Recording Notification Service?
The Recording Notification Service sends an email alert when a document is recorded with a monitored name variation or parcel number. It is a courtesy alert and does not guarantee that all documents affecting a property will be detected.
Is this website the Clark County Recorder?
No. This page is an independent educational guide. It is not the Clark County Recorder, Clark County Assessor, Clark County Treasurer, Clark County Clerk, Nevada Department of Taxation or any government agency. Always verify current fees, forms, requirements and record status with the responsible official office.
Independent Educational Guide
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Recording acceptance, copy availability, certification status, RPTT calculation, Declaration of Value review, e-recording access, kiosk availability, document rejection, APN requirements, legal title, lien status and tax records are determined by official offices and applicable Nevada law. This page is not legal, title, tax, financial or real-estate advice.
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