Nevada Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Nevada

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Nevada, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Nevada Cities

• Henderson
• Las Vegas

• North Las Vegas
• Reno

• Sparks

Nevada Background Check Contact Information

Nevada State Website:
http://www.nv.gov/

Attorney General
http://ag.state.nv.us/

Legislation Records
http://leg.state.nv.us/

Criminal Records
Department of Public Safety
Records and Technology Division
333 W. Nye Lane Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-6262
http://www.nvrepository.state.nv.us/index.shtml

Vehicle Ownership Information
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Records Section
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0250
(702) 486-4368 - Las Vegas Area
(775) 684-4590 - Reno/Sparks/Carson City
(877) 368-7828 - Rural Nevada/Out of State
http://www.dmvnv.com/records.htm

Vital Statistics (marriage/divorce/birth/death)
Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-4242

Workers Compensation
400 West King Street, Suite 400
Carson City, Nevada 89703
(775) 684-7260
http://dirweb.state.nv.us/WCS/wcs.htm

Business/Corporate Records
UCC/Tax Liens
Secretary of State
Nevada State Capitol Building
101 North Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 684-5708
http://sos.state.nv.us/business/

Civil Records
Administrative Office of the Courts
201 S. Carson Street, Suite 250
Carson City NV 89701-4702
(775) 684-1700

Civil and Criminal Information by County:

Nevada Criminal Records

Below are Nevada's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 152,050
• Violent Crime: 6,277
• Property Crime: 15,672
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 113
• Forcible Rape: 143
• Robbery: 1,576
• Aggravated Assault: 4,445
• Burglary: 2,521
• Larceny Theft: 12,513
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 538
• Arson: 100
• Other Assaults: 16,820
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 880
• Fraud: 1,545
• Embezzlement: 408
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 1,494
• Vandalism: 2,514
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 1,597
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 3,738
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 1,355
• Drug Abuse Violations: 16,268
• Gambling: 19
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 1,327
• Driving Under the Influence: 13,412
• Liquor Laws: 8,557
• Drunkenness: 228
• Disorderly Conduct: 2,634
• Vagrancy: 1,686
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 53,453
• Suspicion: 2
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 2,164

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• Number of Agencies:

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