Elko County, NV Public Records
Elko County has an estimated population of 54,363 (2024) across 17,173 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 Elko County.
📍 Elko County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 54,363 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 17,173 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | ElkoPopulation 20,822 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Elko County, NV
These are the main offices to visit in person in Elko 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”.
⚖️ Elko County District Court Department I
| Address | Elko County Courthouse, 571 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (775) 753-4601 |
| 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/…/elko_county_district_court_department_i ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
📜 Elko County Clerk's Office
| Address | 550 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Elko, NV 89801 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (775) 753-4600 |
| 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/…/elko_county_clerk_s_office ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Elko County, NV
Criminal case records for Elko 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 Elko County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Elko County, NV
A people search for Elko 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 Elko County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Elko County
| Sex offender registry | Nevada Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sexoffenders.nv.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
📋 Arrest Records in Elko County, NV
Arrest and booking records for Elko 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 Elko County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Elko County, NV
Court records for Elko County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Elko County, with addresses from the official Nevada Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Elko County
| State court system | Nevada Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Elko 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 Elko County
| Land records | In Nevada, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Elko 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 Elko County
| State vital records office | Nevada Office of Vital Records (Division of Public and Behavioral Health) Source: dpbh.nv.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Elko County, NV
The official sex offender registry for Elko 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 Elko County
| Official registry | Nevada Sex Offender Registry (Department of Public Safety) Source: sexoffenders.nv.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Elko 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 Elko 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 Elko County
Elko (20,822), West Wendover (4,528), Carlin (2,000), Wells (1,242) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.