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

Download an Affidavit for Correction of a Record PDF to amend or correct information on a death record. One of the witnesses on the affidavit must be the funeral director, certifier or informant listed on the certificate. Read and comply with the detailed instructions that accompany the form to prevent delays.

Mail the $45 fee and the completed, signed and notarized form to the Nevada State Office of Vital Records, 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706. The fee includes a certified copy of the amended certificate.

Contact the Nevada State Health Division’s Office of Vital Statistics at (775) 684-4242 for more information.