Nevada is known as a quick marriage state . . . and there an equally high number of divorces on record here. However, much of that can be blamed on the Las Vegas influence. In the rest of the state, the rules are a little different, and you will want to be aware of how that affects Washoe County divorce records and marriage licensing.
While Las Vegas has made it famous to just walk in and get married, in the rest of the state you should apply for your marriage license about a month before you plan to have the ceremony. You will need to bring any records relating to previous marriages with you to the application desk. Washoe County divorce records do not have to be notarized to be accepted as valid, but it is helpful if you have your original copy of the judgment with you at the time.
If you don’t have your original documentation, you can get a replacement copy of your Washoe County divorce records. They are available in three physical locations. You can get them at the County Recorder’s office, the County Attorney’s office, and the Nevada Department of Public Health as a part of their statistical records.
If you are looking for divorce records not for your divorce but to see if someone else has been married or divorced, you will need to proceed a bit differently. You can still look them up in the public record by name, but you will generally be limited to simply seeing the date and parties relevant to the case. Detailed settlement information is generally not a part of the public record, although there may be property records involved. However, you will be able to verify the marital status of the individual in question.