Nevada Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Nevada criminal records.

In the State of Nevada, the government is very concerned about the disclosure of personal information of criminals and will only provide it if they can definitively prove that there is a need for it and the person requesting the information is verifiable. The department handling the Nevada criminal records has strict guidelines to follow and doesn't freely release information to just anyone.

Some of the information from the criminal records in Nevada that can be released to individuals other than government officials includes the name the person was convicted under; their department number; offense(s) committed; county in which the offense(s) were committed; any pending court action of record; and Parole Board actions. The release of any Nevada criminal records is not an easy thing to bring about. Criminal records in Nevada are held in private and considered very confidential. The prosperous and affluent nature of carrying out business in Nevada may be a reason for the strict privacy used in keeping records.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the Nevada Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

Nevada is another state that requires fingerprints for all criminal records requests. You'll need form DPS-006, fingerprints and a money order or certified check for $21. Mail to The Department of Public Safety Records Bureau in Carson City. Nevada at this time does not have an online system you can use to access a Nevada criminal background check. For more information visit: Nevada Department of Public Safety