| District Court Clerk | Carson City District Court Clerk (First Judicial District Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 885 E Musser St, Carson City, NV 89701 (Carson City Courthouse; District Court Clerk, Suite 3031) |
| Phone | (775) 887-2082 (District Court Clerk) |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (NRS 19.013) |
| Certified copy fee | $3.00 per certificate, in addition to the per-page copy fee (NRS 19.013) |
Carson City is not a county at all — it is an independent, consolidated city-county, formed in 1969 when the City of Carson City and Ormsby County merged. It appears alongside Nevada's 16 true counties on population and government lists and is treated as a county-level jurisdiction for court purposes, but there is no separate "Ormsby County" government anymore; Carson City's own offices do the work a county clerk would do elsewhere.
The Carson City District Court Clerk keeps district-court files (felonies, civil suits over $15,000, divorce, custody, and probate) for the First Judicial District Court, which also covers neighboring Storey County. A separate Justice/Municipal Court Clerk handles the combined Carson City Justice Court and Carson City Municipal Court, which share judges and a courthouse but keep their own dockets for misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and city ordinance and traffic violations.
Carson City's official website has intermittently blocked automated access during our research, so some of the links below point to the Nevada Judiciary's own directory pages, which describe the same offices and were reachable. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
Search Carson City court records online
District Court Clerk
Carson City District Court Clerk (First Judicial District Court)
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, family, and probate cases for Carson City (the First Judicial District also covers Storey County)
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Carson City's website blocked our automated verification request; the Nevada Judiciary's directory entry for this court was reachable and describes the same office. No online case search was found — contact the clerk by phone or in person.
Other courts
Carson City Justice Court / Municipal Court
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, small-claims, eviction, and civil cases up to $15,000 (Justice Court), plus city ordinance violations and traffic citations within Carson City (Municipal Court)
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
The Justice Court and Municipal Court share a judge and clerk's office in Carson City. No online case search was found; call or visit for docket information.
What is available online
We did not find a public online case search for either the Carson City District Court or the combined Justice/Municipal Court. Case and docket information must be requested by phone or in person from the respective clerk's office at the Carson City Courthouse.
Which clerk has your record
In Nevada, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Nevada page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $15,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | District Court Clerk — the county clerk acting ex officio in most counties, or a separately elected or appointed clerk of court where the district has created that office |
| Justice Courts | Misdemeanor crimes and traffic offenses; Civil cases and small claims up to $15,000; Evictions | Justice Court Clerk for that township or precinct |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Misdemeanor traffic tickets issued within city limits; Minor criminal citations by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Carson City clerk offices
885 E Musser St, Carson City, NV 89701 (Carson City Courthouse; District Court Clerk, Suite 3031)
Phone: (775) 887-2082 (District Court Clerk)
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
District-court records. Contact the District Court Clerk's office at the Carson City Courthouse, 885 E Musser St, Suite 3031, or by phone at (775) 887-2082. Provide the case number if known, or the party names and approximate filing year, and ask for the current copy and certification fees before sending payment by mail.
Justice-court and municipal records. Contact the Justice/Municipal Court Clerk at the same courthouse. Misdemeanors, evictions, and small claims are Justice Court matters; city ordinance violations and traffic tickets within Carson City are Municipal Court matters, but both are filed with the same clerk's office.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Nevada |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (NRS 19.013) |
| Certified copy | $3.00 per certificate, in addition to the per-page copy fee (NRS 19.013) |
These are the statutory fees for district court clerks statewide. Justice courts and municipal courts set their own copy and certification fees by local rule, so confirm the amount with that specific court before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Nevada court records are presumed open, but the following are removed from public search:
The Nevada guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carson City a county in Nevada?
Not exactly. Carson City is an independent consolidated city-county, formed in 1969 from the merger of the City of Carson City and Ormsby County. It functions as a county-level jurisdiction for courts and population statistics, but there is no separate county government underneath it.
Which court handles a Carson City divorce or felony case?
The First Judicial District Court, which also serves neighboring Storey County. Contact the Carson City District Court Clerk's office for case information; no online case search is currently available.
Where do I look up a Carson City traffic ticket?
Traffic tickets issued within city limits go to the Carson City Municipal Court, which shares a clerk and courthouse with the Carson City Justice Court but keeps its own docket.
Can I search Carson City court records online?
We did not find a public online case search for the district court, justice court, or municipal court. Requests currently have to be made by phone or in person at the Carson City Courthouse.
Sources
- Carson City — District Court Clerk — https://www.carsoncity.gov/government/departments-a-f/courts/district-court-clerk
- Carson City — Justice/Municipal Court Clerk — https://www.carsoncity.gov/government/departments-a-f/courts/justice-municipal-court-clerk
- Nevada Judiciary — Carson City District Court — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts/carson_city_district_court
- Nevada Judiciary — Carson City Justice Court — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/justice_courts/carson_city_justice_court
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (District Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (Justice Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/justice_courts
- Nevada Judiciary — Find a Court (Municipal Courts) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/municipal_courts
- Nevada Appellate Courts Public Portal — https://caseinfo.nvsupremecourt.us/public/caseSearch.do
- Nevada Department of Public Safety — Records Bureau — https://www.rccd.nv.gov/services/records-bureau/
- NRS Chapter 3 — District Courts — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-003.html
- NRS Chapter 246 — County Clerks — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-246.html
- NRS Chapter 19 — Fees (see NRS 19.013) — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-019.html
- NRS Chapter 179 — Sealing Records of Criminal Proceedings (see NRS 179.245, 179.255) — https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-179.html
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada — https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Nevada counties.