| District Court Clerk | Humboldt County Clerk (ex officio Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Humboldt County Clerk, Humboldt County Courthouse, 50 W. Fifth Street, Room 207, Winnemucca, NV 89445 |
| Phone | (775) 623-6343 (County Clerk / District Court Clerk) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 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) |
Humboldt County, in north-central Nevada along Interstate 80, follows the state's default arrangement: the elected Humboldt County Clerk acts as clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court and maintains all of the district court's records, in addition to issuing marriage licenses, keeping the county commission's minutes, and running elections. The Sixth Judicial District was realigned to serve Humboldt County alone, with one district judge who also presides over the district's specialty courts. The clerk's office is in Room 207 of the historic Humboldt County Courthouse at 50 W. Fifth Street in Winnemucca; the judge's chambers are across the street at 25 W. Fifth Street.
There is no online case search for Humboldt County district-court files. Anyone researching a felony, civil, divorce, custody, or probate case must call, write, or visit the County Clerk. The clerk's office publishes a fee schedule for its services, and statewide district-court copy fees are set by NRS 19.013 at $0.50 per page and $3.00 per certification.
The county has a single justice court, Union Township Justice Court, in Rooms 208–210 of the same courthouse. It handles misdemeanors, traffic, evictions, small claims up to $10,000, civil actions up to $15,000, protection orders, and the preliminary stages of felony cases. Its own page lists the agencies whose citations it processes — the Sheriff's Office, Nevada Highway Patrol, the Department of Wildlife, county animal control, and the Winnemucca Police Department — so, unlike in many Nevada cities, Winnemucca police tickets are heard in the justice court rather than a separate municipal court.
Search Humboldt County court records online
District Court Clerk
Humboldt County Clerk (ex officio Clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court)
- Cost
- Free to contact; $0.50 per page for copies and $3.00 per certification under NRS 19.013 — see the clerk's posted fee schedule
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil (over $15,000), divorce, custody, probate, and guardianship records for Humboldt County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The County Clerk's page states that the clerk acts as clerk to the Sixth Judicial District Court and maintains its court records. Office in Room 207 of the courthouse at 50 W. Fifth Street, Winnemucca; (775) 623-6343. No online case search. The clerk does not keep marriage certificates (County Recorder) or property-tax records (County Treasurer).
Other courts
Union Township Justice Court (Winnemucca)
- Cost
- Free to contact; copy and search fees per the court's posted fee schedule (PDF)
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors and traffic citations countywide (including Winnemucca Police Department citations), civil actions up to $15,000, small claims up to $10,000, evictions, protection orders, and preliminary hearings in felony and gross-misdemeanor cases
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
50 W. Fifth Street, Rooms 208–210, Winnemucca, NV 89445 (mail P.O. Box 1218, Winnemucca, NV 89446); (775) 623-6377. Traffic/Civil Division open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Criminal Division closes 12:00–1:00 p.m. No online case search; fines can be paid online through nCourt.
What is available online
Humboldt County publishes no online court case search. District-court case information must be requested from the County Clerk, and justice-court case information from the Union Township Justice Court, by phone, mail, or in person. The justice court accepts online fine payments through nCourt, and the county site links to online payments generally, but neither is a docket search. The Sixth Judicial District Court's website posts court calendars for district and juvenile court settings, which show scheduled hearings but not case files.
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
Humboldt County clerk offices
Humboldt County Clerk, Humboldt County Courthouse, 50 W. Fifth Street, Room 207, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: (775) 623-6343 (County Clerk / District Court Clerk)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
District-court records (felony, civil, divorce, probate). Contact the Humboldt County Clerk in Room 207 of the courthouse at 50 W. Fifth Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445, or call (775) 623-6343, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Provide the case number if you have it, or the names of the parties and the approximate year of filing. Statewide district-court fees under NRS 19.013 are $0.50 per page for plain copies and $3.00 per certification; the clerk also posts its own fee schedule online. Ask the clerk to confirm the total before mailing payment.
By mail. Send a written request to the County Clerk at the courthouse address. Include the case number or party names, the specific documents you want, whether you need certified copies, a daytime phone number or email, and either payment or a request for a fee quote. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies returned by mail.
Justice-court records (misdemeanors, traffic, evictions, small claims). Contact Union Township Justice Court in Rooms 208–210 of the same courthouse, by phone at (775) 623-6377, or by mail at P.O. Box 1218, Winnemucca, NV 89446. The court posts its fee schedule as a PDF on its page.
Confidential records. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed cases are not available to the public. The clerk provides some Supreme Court-approved legal forms but cannot give legal advice.
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
Who is the clerk of the district court in Humboldt County?
The Humboldt County Clerk, acting ex officio as clerk of the Sixth Judicial District Court. The clerk's office in Room 207 of the courthouse at 50 W. Fifth Street in Winnemucca keeps all district-court records.
Can I search Humboldt County court records online?
No. Neither the district court nor the Union Township Justice Court offers an online case search. Call or visit the County Clerk for district-court cases and the justice court for misdemeanor, traffic, eviction, and small-claims cases.
Does Winnemucca have a separate municipal court?
Union Township Justice Court's page lists Winnemucca Police Department citations among the cases it handles, alongside those from the Sheriff's Office and Nevada Highway Patrol, and the Nevada Judiciary's directory of municipal courts does not list a Winnemucca Municipal Court. Start with the justice court for any ticket issued in Winnemucca.
How much do copies of Humboldt County court records cost?
District courts statewide charge $0.50 per page and $3.00 per certification under NRS 19.013, and the Humboldt County Clerk posts its own fee schedule online. The justice court sets its fees by a separate posted schedule. Confirm the total with the office before sending payment.
Sources
- Humboldt County — County Clerk — https://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/175/County-Clerk
- Humboldt County — Sixth Judicial District Court — https://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/623/Sixth-Judicial-District-Court
- Humboldt County — Justice Court — https://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/179/Justice-Court
- Humboldt County — Staff Directory — https://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/m/directory
- Nevada Judiciary — Humboldt County Clerk's Office (Find a Court) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts/humboldt_county_clerk_s_office
- Nevada Judiciary — Union Township Justice Court (Find a Court) — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/justice_courts/union_township_justice_court
- Nevada Judiciary — Municipal Courts directory — https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/municipal_courts
- 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 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.