For most Clark County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Clark County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Eighth Judicial District Court. The two tools that keep a Clark County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Skipping this planning step means the Eighth Judicial District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Nevada probate takes 4+ months and opens with $112 in court filing fees. Nevada also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.
A deed upon death names a beneficiary who receives Clark County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.
Before recording, a Nevada deed upon death is signed with notary acknowledgmentNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
Deeds and other real property documents for Clark County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Debbie Conway, at 500 South Grand Central Parkway, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Phone: 702-455-4336. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (closed Friday).
Documents submitted by mail go to 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Box 551510, Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510.
The County Recorder charges $42 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page deed upon death costs $42 to record in Clark County. The office also requires a Declaration of Value with the deed, at no charge. A deed upon death is exempt from transfer tax.
Clark County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile / CSC / EPN / Deeds.com / Hopdox.
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Clark County · County Recorder · Debbie Conway
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| Flat fee (any length) | $42 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
NRS 247.305
Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
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