Churchill County, NV Public Records
Churchill County has an estimated population of 26,033 (2024) across 4,950 square miles of land. In Nevada, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Nevada Judiciary; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Churchill County.
📍 Churchill County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 26,033 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 4,950 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | FallonPopulation 9,647 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Churchill County, NV
These are the main offices to visit in person in Churchill County: the District Court clerk for court case files, and the County Clerk for the records listed below. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Churchill County District Court
| Address | 73 North Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (775) 423-6088 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Nevada District Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile) |
| Official website | nvcourts.gov |
| Sources | nvcourts.gov/…/churchill_county_district_court ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
📜 Churchill County Clerk's Office
| Address | 73 North Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon, NV 89406 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (775) 423-6088 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | The County Clerk is the ex officio Clerk of the District Court and keeps the court’s filed case records |
| Official website | nvcourts.gov |
| Sources | nvcourts.gov/…/churchill_county_clerk_s_office ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Churchill County, NV
Criminal case records for Churchill County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Nevada, felony and gross misdemeanor cases are tried in District Court; misdemeanors are heard by justice courts (and municipal courts within cities), which also hold felony preliminary hearings. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: nvcourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Churchill County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Churchill County, NV
A people search for Churchill County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Churchill County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Churchill County
| Sex offender registry | Nevada Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sexoffenders.nv.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
📋 Arrest Records in Churchill County, NV
Arrest and booking records for Churchill County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Nevada Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Churchill County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Churchill County, NV
Court records for Churchill County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Churchill County, with addresses from the official Nevada Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Churchill County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Churchill County, NV
In Nevada, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Churchill County
| Land records | In Nevada, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Churchill County, NV
Certified birth and death certificates for Nevada are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health).
📜 Where to get vital records for Churchill County
| State vital records office | Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health) Source: dpbh.nv.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Churchill County, NV
The official sex offender registry for Churchill County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Churchill County
| Official registry | Nevada Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sexoffenders.nv.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Churchill County, NV
Divorce cases in Nevada are heard by the District Court in each county (Family Division in Clark and Washoe counties). The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health).
📄 Where to get divorce records for Churchill County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Nevada are heard by the District Court in each county (Family Division in Clark and Washoe counties). |
| State vital records office | Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health) Source: dpbh.nv.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
Largest Communities in Churchill County
Fallon (9,647) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.