Applicant must be the person listed on the record, parents listed on the record, or have a direct and tangible interest in the matter of record. Applicants must be able to show proof of relationship and/or supporting legal documents.

Pursuant to NAC 440.070 section 2 direct and tangible interest is defined as:

• As used in NRS 440.650, a “direct and tangible interest” means a:
  • Direct relationship by blood or marriage to the person named on the certificate;
  • Legal relationship to the person named on the certificate; or
  • Requirement imposed by law or otherwise to facilitate legal process.

Payment is requested once we have confirmed you are a qualified applicant and that the birth certificate is registered with the State of Nevada.

Yes, however you will still need to provide identification for yourself. Payment for the online order is not requested until we have confirmed that we have the birth certificate and that requestor is a qualified applicant.

Birth certificates are usually processed within two business days of receiving your order. Once the order is processed you will receive an email requesting payment.

Once payment is received the birth certificate will be printed and sent to you via standard mail. If you have not received the certificate within 10 days of paying for your order, call (702) 759-1010 to check on the status.

Newborn birth certificates are typically registered within two-three weeks after birth. Call (702) 759-1010 to check the status of a newborn’s birth certificate before placing your order.

Orders for unregistered birth certificates will not be processed until the certificate is registered. If you have not received the certificate within 30 days of placing your order, call (702) 759-1010 to check on the status.

Newborn birth certificates are typically registered within two-three weeks after birth. Call (702) 759-1010 to check the status of a newborn’s birth certificate before placing your order.

Orders for unregistered birth certificates will not be processed until the certificate is registered. If you have not received the certificate within 30 days of placing your order, call (702) 759-1010 to check on the status.

We accept money orders, cashier checks, and business checks for applications received by mail. Money orders and cashier checks should be payable to SNHD.

Personal checks, cash and credit cards are not accepted for mail orders.

The Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics  is tasked with processing all changes to birth certificates.

1. 1. If the father’s name is listed on the birth certificate, the birth name can only be changed with a court order.
   2. If the father’s name is not listed and you want to add him, you can complete a Declaration of Paternity {which can be obtained and witnessed by a Vital Statistics Registrar at 280 S. Decatur for a fee of $10.00}. This process requires signatures of both parents in front of a hospital birth clerk, Vital Statistics Registrar or State Registrar.
   3. A Declaration of Paternity allows you a one-time opportunity to change the child’s surname to the father’s last name only.
   4. If the father’s name is not listed on the birth certificate and you do not want to add the father’s name, the birth name can only be changed with a court order.
   5. If you are unable to come in person to sign a Declaration of Paternity then a court order is required.

Declaration of Paternity forms are protected forms not available to the public and may only be issued by a birth facility immediately following birth, the State Office of Vital Statistics and its designees . This is to ensure that all parties are provided written and oral/audio information regarding rights and responsibilities.

SNHD is a designated agency.

As a designated agency SNHD must:

• • Determine that the use of the Declaration of Paternity is appropriate
  • Ensure the child was born in Clark County, Nevada and is under the age of 18 years
  • Obtain valid identification from all signatories
  • Provide written and oral/audio information concerning paternity
  • Assist signatories in the completion of the Declaration of Paternity
  • Review the legal rights and responsibilities

Declaration of Paternity: Vital Statistics will witness Declaration of Paternity documents Monday- Friday from 8:00-3:00pm.

There are 3 ways to establish paternity of a child:

• • Presumption by marriage
  • Voluntary Acknowledgement, or
  • Court order

A Declaration of Paternity form must only be used by the biological mother and the biological father. Any other use could subject the signatories to penalties of perjury and/or other criminal penalties. When completed the accepted Declaration of Paternity has the same effect as a court order establishing paternity.

Declaration of Paternity forms witnessed by a designated agency is not conclusive proof of a complete and successful voluntary acknowledgement of paternity. Many times the documents are started, but not successfully completed.

Legal authority for the voluntary acknowledgement of paternity procedure and the Paternity form is found in:

• • United States Code
    • Title 42, Chapter 7, Subchapter IV, Part D, Section 666
    • 42 USC 666 (a)(5) (C)
  • Code of Federal Regulations
    • Title 45, Subtitle B, Chapter III, Part 302
    • 45 CFR 302.70 (a)(5)(iii)
  • Nevada Revised Statutes
    • Chapter 440, Section 283