| District Court Clerk | Elko County Clerk (ex officio Clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Annex Building, 3rd Floor, 550 Court St, Elko, NV 89801 (Clerk's Office); Elko County Courthouse, 571 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801 (Courts) |
| Phone | (775) 753-4600 (Clerk's Office) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| 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) |
Elko County follows Nevada's default arrangement, like Lyon County: the Elko County Clerk serves ex officio as clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court, so one office at the Elko County Courthouse keeps district-court felony, civil, family, and probate files for the entire county — one of the largest counties by land area in the country.
There is no working public online case search for Elko County courts. A previously advertised case-search website for the county's courts is no longer operated by the court and now redirects to an unrelated site, so it is not usable or linked here. Case information has to be requested by phone or in person from the clerk's office.
Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases at or under $15,000 are handled by four justice courts across the county: Elko, Carlin, Eastline (West Wendover), and Wells. The Elko Justice Court also doubles as the Elko Municipal Court, sharing judges and a clerk for city ordinance and traffic cases within Elko city limits.
Search Elko County court records online
District Court Clerk
Elko County Clerk (ex officio Clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court)
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, family, and probate cases for Elko County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
A separate domain once advertised as an Elko court case-search site no longer belongs to the court and redirects elsewhere; do not use it. Contact the clerk directly for docket information.
Other courts
Elko Justice Court / Elko Municipal Court
- Cost
- Free to contact; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, small claims, evictions, and civil cases up to $15,000 (Justice Court), plus city ordinance and traffic violations within Elko city limits (Municipal Court)
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Located in the historic Elko County Courthouse; shares judges and a clerk with the municipal court. No online case search found.
Other courts
Elko County District Courts — Court Directory
- Cost
- Free to contact
- Coverage
- Directory listing for the Fourth Judicial District Court's departments and the Carlin, Eastline (West Wendover), and Wells Justice Courts
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Use this page to find the specific justice court for a case outside Elko city; each keeps its own docket.
What is available online
Elko County does not currently offer a public online court case search. A commercial domain formerly associated with the county's courts has expired and now redirects to an unrelated website; it is not a reliable source and is not linked from this page. E-filing exists for attorneys and parties in active cases but does not provide public case lookup. Contact the clerk's office or the relevant justice court directly for docket information.
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
Elko County clerk offices
Annex Building, 3rd Floor, 550 Court St, Elko, NV 89801 (Clerk's Office); Elko County Courthouse, 571 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801 (Courts)
Phone: (775) 753-4600 (Clerk's Office)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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 Elko County Clerk's Office at 550 Court St, 3rd Floor, Elko, NV 89801, or by phone at (775) 753-4600. Provide the case number if known, or the party names and approximate filing year, and confirm current copy fees before mailing payment.
Justice-court records. Contact the specific justice court that would have heard the case — Elko, Carlin, Eastline (West Wendover), or Wells — since each keeps its own file.
Municipal records. Traffic tickets and ordinance violations within Elko city limits are handled by the Elko Municipal Court, which shares a clerk with the Elko Justice Court at the same courthouse.
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
Can I search Elko County court records online?
No public online case search is currently available. A domain once advertised for this purpose has expired and redirects elsewhere. Contact the Elko County Clerk's Office or the relevant justice court by phone or in person.
Who is the clerk of the district court in Elko County?
The Elko County Clerk, acting ex officio as clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court. There is no separate district court clerk's office in Elko County.
Which court handles a case in Wells or West Wendover?
Wells cases go to the Wells Justice Court, and West Wendover cases go to the Eastline Township Justice Court. Each is separate from the Elko Justice Court and keeps its own docket.
Where do I find an Elko traffic ticket?
Tickets issued within Elko city limits go to the Elko Municipal Court, which shares a courthouse and clerk with the Elko Justice Court but keeps a separate case file.
Sources
- Elko County Clerk's Office — https://elkocountynv.net/new_page/clerk/index.php
- Elko County — District Courts — https://www.elkocountynv.net/your_government/district_courts/index.php
- Elko Justice & Municipal Court — https://elkocountynv.net/new_page/district_courts/elko_justice_court.php
- 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.