Nevada public-records request templates

Pre-filled letter templates citing NRS 239 framework, sortable by agency. Citizens of Nevada have a right to inspect and copy government records under NRS 239.010 — these templates exist to make exercising that right easier.

Not legal advice. NRS 239 (the Nevada Public Records Act) generally requires agencies to respond within 5 business days (NRS 239.0107). Some categories of records are statutorily exempt — agencies must cite the specific exemption. If denied, you can appeal to the District Court under NRS 239.011.

Nevada Secretary of State — Elections Division

Applies to: Campaign-finance filings (cf_contributions, cf_expenditures, cf_reports), candidate filings, ballot-question committee disclosures

Contact: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections · email [email protected]

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific (closed state holidays per NRS 236.015)

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — campaign-finance filings

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

I am requesting under NRS 239.0107 access to inspect and copy the following public records:

- Form C&E reports (F-1, F-3, F-3 PAC) filed by [CANDIDATE NAME or COMMITTEE NAME] for the period [START DATE] through [END DATE].
- Schedule attachments showing aggregated contributions, expenditures, and unspent balances.
- Any amendments or supplemental filings for the listed reporting period.

These are public records under NRS 294A. Please advise if any portion is claimed exempt and cite the specific NRS chapter and section providing the exemption per NRS 239.0107(2)(b).

I am willing to inspect electronic copies via email or your online portal at no charge. If physical copies are required, I will pay reasonable copy fees per NRS 239.052 in advance of release.

Nevada Legislature — Legal Division (NELIS)

Applies to: Bill text, committee minutes, lobbyist registration filings (NRS 218H), legislator financial disclosures (NRS 218A)

Contact: https://www.leg.state.nv.us · email [email protected]

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific during regular session; Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM Pacific in interim

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — legislative records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

I am requesting under NRS 239.010 access to:

- Committee minutes and exhibit attachments for [BILL NUMBER] (e.g. AB458) for the [SESSION] session.
- Lobbyist registration filings under NRS 218H for [LOBBYIST NAME or CLIENT NAME] for the [YEAR] session.
- Statements of Financial Disclosure filed by [LEGISLATOR NAME] under NRS 281.561.

These records are public per NRS 218H.190 (lobbying), NRS 281.578 (financial disclosure), and the Open Meeting Law NRS 241.020.

[County] Clerk-Recorder

Applies to: Local campaign-finance filings, recorded property documents, marriage licenses, board-of-commissioners agendas

Contact: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_clerk · email varies by county; check the official website

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific (varies by county; some 9 AM – 4 PM)

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — county records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

I am requesting under NRS 239.010 access to inspect and copy:

- Campaign-finance filings (Form CC, F-1) for [COUNTY OFFICE CANDIDATE NAME] for the [ELECTION YEAR] cycle.
- Board of [County] Commissioners agenda packets and minutes for [DATE RANGE].
- [Specific recorded document type] for parcel [APN] or transaction [INSTRUMENT NUMBER].

Please provide electronic copies via email when possible. I will pay reasonable copy fees per NRS 239.052.

Nevada Attorney General — Public Records Officer

Applies to: Open Meeting Law complaints, consumer-protection settlements, AG-published advisory opinions

Contact: https://ag.nv.gov · email [email protected]

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific (closed state holidays)

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — AG records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

Pursuant to NRS 239.010, I request:

- Open Meeting Law complaints filed against [BOARD NAME] from [START DATE] to [END DATE], including disposition.
- Settlement agreements entered into by the AG's Bureau of Consumer Protection involving [BUSINESS NAME] from [DATE].
- Advisory opinions issued by the AG concerning [TOPIC] under NRS 228.150.

I am willing to receive electronic copies. If a fee waiver applies under NRS 239.052(3), I request consideration based on the public-interest nature of this request.

Office of the Governor — Records Officer

Applies to: Calendars, executive correspondence, executive orders, appointment-related records

Contact: https://gov.nv.gov · email [email protected]

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — Governor's office records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

Under NRS 239.010, I request:

- The Governor's official calendar entries for the period [START DATE] to [END DATE], including meeting attendees and topics where notated.
- Correspondence between the Office of the Governor and [INDIVIDUAL/ENTITY NAME] from [START DATE] to [END DATE], including emails sent from official @gov.nv.gov addresses.
- All Executive Orders signed in [YEAR], with date of signing.

Note: per NV ACLU v. Sandoval (NV Sup. Ct., 2019) the Governor's calendar is a public record subject to inspection.

[County] District Court Clerk

Applies to: Court filings, dockets, judgments (criminal + civil)

Contact: https://www.clarkcountycourts.us · email varies by county; check the official website

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific (Clark County 8 AM – 4 PM)

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — court records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

Pursuant to NRS 239.010 and NEFCR 19.1 (electronic filing rules), I request:

- All publicly filed documents in case [CASE NUMBER] (e.g., A-23-001234-C).
- Docket entries for [PARTY NAME] in [COURT DEPARTMENT] from [DATE] to [DATE].

I understand sealed records under NRS 179A.330 or other statutes are exempt; please identify any sealed portions and the statutory basis for sealing.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles — Records

Applies to: Vehicle title histories, dealer-license records, public-meeting minutes

Contact: https://dmvnv.com · email [email protected]

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific (records office)

Subject line: NRS 239 records request — DMV records

Response deadline: 5 business days under NRS 239.0107(1)(a). If denied, agency must cite the specific exemption statute.

Letter template

Under NRS 239.010 and consistent with NRS 481.063 / 481.065 (privacy of personal driver information), I request:

- All non-personal records for [DEALER LICENSE NUMBER] including license-status history, inspection reports, and disciplinary actions.
- Aggregated [REPORT TOPIC] statistics for the period [START DATE] to [END DATE].

Personal information of individual drivers is exempt under NRS 481.063; this request is limited to records that do not contain protected personal information.