Nye County Recorder: Deeds & Records

Nye County uses a Tyler Technologies self-service portal for recorded-document searches.

The county’s official FAQ states that searchable indexes are available back to 1986, with new images added daily. Earlier records require assistance from the Tonopah office.

1. Open the Nye County records portal.

   Use the Recorder’s official online search system.

   Open Nye County Official Records
   After opening: Review the county disclaimer and select “I Accept” to enter the search application.
2. Choose the available search method.

   Look for name, document number, recording date, document type or other available index options.

3. Enter the recorded party’s name.

   Search the grantor, grantee, lender, trust or business associated with the instrument.

   Try spelling variations because the official disclaimer recommends searching all possible name spellings.

4. Filter by the transaction date.

   Use an approximate purchase, loan, release or document-recording date to narrow the results.

5. Open the matching record.

   Check the document type, parties, recording reference and available image.

6. Save or purchase the document.

   Record its document number or book/page reference for later research or copy requests.

How far back do Nye County deeds go online?

The official Recorder FAQ identifies searchable indexes from the previous business day’s records back to 1986.

For instruments recorded before 1986, contact the Tonopah Recorder office at 775-482-8116.

Search by document number or book/page

If you already have a recording number from a title document or closing package, use that reference rather than searching a common name.

Older instruments may use a book/page reference. Keep the exact reference available when contacting the Recorder or ordering copies.

Why a result may be missing

• The record may predate the online index.
• The name may have a different spelling or punctuation.
• The document may have been recorded under a business or trust name.
• The date range may be too narrow.
• A recent recording may not yet appear in the online search.
• The property may be in another Nevada county.

A deed index is generally organized around recorded parties and instruments. If you only know a street address, the Nye County Assessor Property Inquiry is the better first stop.

The official Assessor system supports parcel ID, owner name, house number, street name, city and ZIP-code searches.

1. Open the county Assessor search.

   Use the Nye County Assessor’s official property inquiry service.

   Open Nye County Property Inquiry
   After opening: Select Parcel Search. Enter the house number and street name, or search by owner name or eight-digit parcel ID.
2. Identify the correct parcel.

   Compare the address, owner name and available parcel information.

3. Save the parcel number.

   The county uses eight-digit parcel IDs without dashes in its Assessor system.

4. Return to the Recorder’s portal.

   Search the owner’s name or recorded-document reference to locate the deed.

5. Compare the legal description.

   Confirm that the recorded instrument relates to the same property.

How to view a plat map

The Nye County Assessor also provides online parcel plat maps.

According to the county’s instructions, search using the eight-digit parcel ID, then select View Plat Map from the property result.

Nye County maintains two Recorder offices. Both Tonopah and Pahrump can record documents while customers wait, subject to applicable processing requirements.

County Recorder: Deborah Beatty

Recorder email: recorder@nyecountynv.gov

Recorder direct email: dbeatty@nyecountynv.gov

Other Nye County property offices

Tonopah Recorder Office

101 Radar Road, Tonopah, NV 89049

Pahrump Recorder Office

170 N. Floyd Street, Suite 1, Pahrump, NV 89060

Nevada requires particular forms and information before a deed transferring real property can be recorded.

The Recorder records documents but does not prepare deeds or advise on the legal effect of a conveyance.

1. Prepare the correct deed.

   Check the grantor, grantee, legal description, vesting language, execution and notarization.

   Consult a Nevada real-estate attorney if you are unsure which instrument should be used.

2. Review recording-format standards.

   Ensure the document has the required first-page recording space, margins, paper size and legible text.

3. Complete the Declaration of Value.

   Nye County requires a Declaration of Value when a document transfers real property.

   Complete all required lines, including for transfers claiming an exemption.

4. Check Real Property Transfer Tax.

   Determine whether tax is due or a Nevada statutory exemption applies.

   The exemption reason must be properly stated when applicable.

5. Add a cover page if needed.

   A cover page may be required when the instrument lacks the required 3-by-3-inch upper-right space, is being re-recorded or contains particular protected information.

6. Calculate the correct recording fee.

   Check the Recorder’s current schedule and add the real-property transfer tax or other applicable charge.

7. Submit the deed.

   Record in Tonopah or Pahrump, mail the original using county instructions, or use an accepted electronic-recording provider.

8. Retain the recording reference.

   Save the official document number or book/page reference and confirm the completed recording.

Nevada Revised Statutes §247.110 contains document-formatting standards used by Nye County.

The county’s required-format template identifies these common specifications.

• Use white 8½-by-11-inch, 20-pound paper unless an exception applies.
• Leave one-inch left, right and bottom margins.
• Reserve a 3-by-3-inch space in the upper-right corner of page one.
• Leave a one-inch top margin on succeeding pages.
• Print on one side of each page.
• Do not bind pages together.
• Avoid highlighting and markings that overlap required text or signatures.
• Use clearly legible text meeting Nevada’s font requirements.
• Include appropriate indexing and return information.

When is a cover page required?

Nye County’s FAQ identifies three common situations:

Nye County’s recording fees follow Nevada’s statutory predictable-fee structure.

The commonly published charge for an ordinary standard document is $37, consisting of the $25 base charge and statutory surcharges. Special instruments can cost more.

What is included in a standard recording fee?

Nevada recording charges may include statutory amounts designated for legal services, court-investigator compensation, former foster-care programs and Recorder technology.

The amount due depends on the instrument and statutory category. Notices of default, maps, mining documents and other specialized filings can have different charges.

Why you should verify the PDF fee schedule

The official Nye County Recorder website links to its complete document-fee schedule.

The online schedule may be updated when state legislation changes statutory charges.

For an unusual instrument, request a fee calculation from the Recorder rather than applying the standard fee automatically.

Nevada imposes Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) on certain conveyances of real estate.

For Nye County, the county’s transfer-tax schedule and Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 375 determine the amount and available exemptions.

Declaration of Value is mandatory for qualifying transfers

Nye County requires a completed Declaration of Value form with documents transferring real property.

This applies even when the deed qualifies for a transfer-tax exemption.

Every required line must be completed. Where an exemption is claimed, the proper exemption reason must be stated.

How transfer tax is calculated

Nevada calculates transfer tax using the applicable rate for the property’s county and the statutory taxable value or consideration.

The exact tax can depend on transaction value, county rate and whether the conveyance qualifies for a statutory exemption.

Use the county’s official Real Property Transfer Tax Calculation and Chart rather than estimating from another Nevada county’s rate.

Examples of transactions requiring exemption review

• Transfers between qualifying family members.
• Transfers involving certain trusts.
• Transfers involving business entities.
• Transfers by court order or operation of law.
• Transfers involving nominal consideration.
• Other exemptions specifically listed in Nevada law.

Overpaid Real Property Transfer Tax?

Nye County provides a Real Property Transfer Tax refund form for potentially eligible overpayments.

Keep the recorded document number and proof of payment when seeking a refund.

The Nye County Recorder maintains public recorded documents and offers copy-ordering services.

You can purchase copies through the online Recorder portal or submit a request to an office.

1. Find the recorded document.

   Search the online index by name, document number or other available information.

2. Save the document reference.

   For mailed requests, the county asks for the document number or book/page reference.

3. Determine the number of pages.

   The standard copy fee is charged per page.

4. Choose ordinary or certified copies.

   Certification costs extra and should be requested when a receiving organization requires it.

5. Pay the applicable charges.

   Use the online portal or include the proper fees with a mailed request.

What should be included in a mailed request?

• Document number or book/page reference.
• Number of pages requested.
• Correct copy fee.
• Certification request, if required.
• Return delivery details.

Nye County permits eligible recorded documents to be submitted electronically through participating third-party eRecording services.

The Recorder states that eRecording is no longer available on Fridays starting September 18, 2026.

How to use eRecording

1. Review county eligibility.

   Check whether the document type can be recorded electronically.

2. Choose a compatible vendor.

   Use an electronic submitter recognized by the county.

3. Prepare the document and attachments.

   Follow the provider’s technical requirements and Nevada execution rules.

4. Submit with fees and taxes.

   The provider may collect county fees and separate service charges.

5. Confirm recording acceptance.

   An electronic submission receipt does not always mean the Recorder has accepted and recorded the document.

Nye County offers a free property-fraud alert system through its online Recorder services.

Property owners can register names and receive an email notice when a document is recorded with a matching name.

1. Open the county Fraud Alert system.

   Use the official Recorder-linked registration service.

   Open Nye County Fraud Alert
2. Register your name.

   Use the name appearing in the recorded deed and other relevant ownership variations.

3. Provide a notification email.

   Follow the site’s enrollment and verification instructions.

4. Review unfamiliar alerts.

   Search the newly recorded document and contact the Recorder when necessary.

Mining claims and mining documents

Nye County has significant mining activity, so mining-related recordings are an important part of the Recorder’s services.

The Recorder’s FAQ states that the office does not provide blank mining-claim forms.

For mining forms and guidance, contact the Nevada Division of Minerals at 775-684-7040.

Mining-claim recording is different from recording a residential deed. Verify the specific instrument requirements, fees and deadlines.

Homestead declarations

The Recorder provides a fillable Nevada Homestead Declaration form.

A properly recorded homestead declaration may provide protections under Nevada law, subject to statutory limits and exceptions.

The Recorder cannot determine your eligibility or provide advice about how the protection applies to a debt or judgment.

Abandonment of homestead

Nye County also publishes an Abandonment of Homestead form.

Review the legal effects before signing a document that may change an existing homestead designation.

Subdivision indexes and maps

The county’s Recorder forms page includes a Subdivision Index.

The Assessor also provides parcel plat maps through the Property Inquiry system.

A plat or assessor map should not be treated as a substitute for a boundary survey or full title review.

Marriage record copies

The Recorder handles recorded marriage certificates.

The county lists a $15 marriage certificate copy fee.

For a new marriage license, contact the Nye County Clerk, not the Recorder.

• Only know the street address? Search the Assessor system before using the Recorder index.
• Need a deed recorded before 1986? Contact the Tonopah Recorder office for older records.
• Name search returns nothing? Try different spellings and other recorded parties.
• Preparing a deed? Use a complete Declaration of Value and check transfer-tax requirements.
• Missing first-page recording space? Review the county’s cover-page requirements.
• Need a certified copy? Request certification explicitly; ordinary copies are not automatically certified.
• Need a mining claim form? Contact the Nevada Division of Minerals, not the Recorder.
• Planning to visit Friday? The Recorder offices are closed Friday.
• Planning to eRecord Friday? The county ended Friday eRecording availability in September 2026.
• Concerned about deed fraud? Enroll in the county’s free Fraud Alert service.

These official resources provide the most useful starting points for Nye County deeds and land-record research.

Independent Information, Legal Disclaimer and FCRA Notice

This is an independent public-information guide. It is not the official website of Nye County, the Recorder, the Assessor or the State of Nevada.

Recorded documents are public records, but a recording or index entry does not guarantee clear title, resolve all liens or establish the legal validity of a conveyance.

For deed preparation, ownership transfers, mining interests, homestead protection, estate matters and title disputes, consult a qualified Nevada attorney or title professional.

Fees, office hours, recording requirements and online services may change. Verify current information with the Nye County Recorder before submitting documents or payments.

Do not use public property records for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other decisions regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

This independent website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.