Revised 1/6/2025

The Elections Procedures Manual provides Nevada’s state, county, and city election officials and other stakeholders with details about Nevada’s election procedures.

The Elections Procedures Manual is available to the public to improve trust in Nevada’s elections through transparency and understanding. Revisions to the procedures will be conducted via an annual review with changes made during odd numbered years in preparation for the upcoming election cycle. 

Here is the complete 2024 Election Procedures Manual

Chapter 1 - Nevada Elections
Chapter 2 - Administration of Elections
Chapter 3 - Language Access
Chapter 4 - Election Basics
Chapter 5 - Voter Registration & Election Management System
Chapter 6 - Voter Registration
Chapter 7 - Eligible Incarcerated Voters
Chapter 8 - Voting in Nevada
Chapter 9 - Voting Systems
Chapter 10 - Election Results & Tabulation
Chapter 11 - Election Audits, Reporting & Surveys
Chapter 12 - Election Forms & Calendars
Chapter 13 - Election Security
Chapter 14 - Election Compliance
Chapter 15 - Student Mock Election
Chapter 16 - Candidates & Campaigns
Chapter 17 - Independent Candidate Petitions
Chapter 18 - Minor Party Petitions
Chapter 19 - Recall Petitions
Chapter 20 - Initiative & Referendum Petitions

Submit a Correction or Provide Feedback about the Manual

The Secretary of State and all local election officials strive to provide accuracy and transparency regarding the conduct of the administration of state and federal elections. To identify a potential correction or error, or provide general feedback, please use the Elections Procedures Correction and Feedback Form links below. This form is standardized to provide a single consistent method for all stakeholders to communicate with the Secretary of State about the contents of the Nevada Elections Procedures Manual. The form provides contact and submission information for corrections and feedback.

   -Elections Procedures Correction and Feedback Form (Microsoft Word)
   -Elections Procedures Correction and Feedback Form (PDF)

Disclaimer
The Office cannot offer legal advice or otherwise offer recommendations on information in this publication. The Office advises consultation with an attorney in such matters. Additionally, the Manual includes several sections designed to provide general best practices when local election officials may legally deviate from what is described in this Manual. For questions about a specific practice or procedure contact the Secretary of State Elections Division or a Local Election Office.