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For Clark County divorce records, use the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Court record system when you need case information or a divorce decree. The County Recorder is not the primary source for the decree and expressly directs those requests to Family Court.
Recorder reference versus Family Court divorce file
Family Court file
- Contains the divorce case and filed court documents.
- Supports a request for the actual divorce decree.
- Party names and case number are the strongest identifiers.
Recorder reference
- May reflect a divorce-related recording after the court case exists.
- Does not replace the court file.
- Should not be used as the decree source.
Useful identifiers for a Clark County divorce record
| Identifier | Why collect it |
|---|---|
| Both party names | Locates the family case and separates similar names. |
| Case number | Provides the most direct link to the court file when known. |
| Approximate filing or decree date | Narrows an older or common-name search. |
| Document purpose | Helps decide whether case information, a plain copy or a decree copy is needed. |
Case information and a decree copy answer different questions
A person checking whether a divorce case exists may only need docket or case information. Someone proving that the marriage ended usually needs the court-entered decree or another certified court document. Starting with the intended use prevents a researcher from ordering more paperwork than necessary.
The Clark County Recorder page is useful because it states the boundary directly: divorce information and decree copies belong with Family Court. That boundary matters when a search result makes a recorder entry look authoritative enough by itself. A recorded reference can point toward the event, but the court file is where the judgment and decree live.
Find a Clark County divorce record in the right order
1
Start with Family CourtTreat the divorce as a court case rather than a county-recorder record search.2
Match both partiesAdd a case number or approximate date whenever available.3
Decide what proof is requiredCase status may be enough for research; legal proof usually calls for the filed decree.4
Request the court copyUse the Family Court Clerk route rather than trying to turn a recorder reference into a decree.