PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

Any person listed in NRS 293.908 who wishes to have personal information about himself or herself that is contained in the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk be kept confidential must obtain an order of a court that requires the Secretary of State or the county clerk or city clerk to maintain the personal information of the person in a confidential manner. Such an order must be based on a sworn affidavit by the person, which affidavit:

      (a) States that the affiant qualifies as a person listed in NRS 293.908; and

      (b) Sets forth sufficient justification for the request for confidentiality.

      2. Upon receipt of such an order, the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk shall keep such information confidential and shall not:

      (a) Disclose the confidential information to anyone, unless disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by that person; or

      (b) Post the confidential information on the Internet or its successor, if any, or make the information available to others in any other way.

SOS PROCESS 

Once a court order is granted, it must be submitted to the Secretary of State's Office and accompanied by the Request for Confidentiality Form: Request for Confidentiality Form. 

If an eligible person requests confidentiality, the confidential information of that person may only be disclosed as provided in NRS 239.0115 or as otherwise specifically authorized by law. 

SUBMIT BY MAIL

Submit a copy of the court order and the Request for Confidentiality Form by mail to:

Secretary of State Nevada
State Capitol Building   
101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701

SUBMIT IN PERSON

The court order and Request for Confidentiality Form may also be submitted in person to one of the following offices:

Secretary of State **Turn in at front desk**
State Capitol Building  
101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701

Secretary of State **Turn in at drop box**
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400
North Las Vegas, NV  89030

APPLICATION FORM

Request for Confidentiality Form

APPLICABILITY

Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 293.908, the following persons may request that personal information contained within the records of the Secretary of State or a county or city clerk / registrar of voters be kept confidential:

      (a) Any justice or judge in this State.

      (b) Any senior justice or senior judge in this State.

      (c) Any court-appointed master in this State.

      (d) Any clerk of a court, court administrator or court executive officer in this State.

      (e) Any district attorney or attorney employed by the district attorney who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities prosecutes persons for:

             (1) Crimes that are punishable as category A felonies; or

             (2) Domestic violence.

      (f) Any state or county public defender who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities defends persons for:

             (1) Crimes that are punishable as category A felonies; or

             (2) Domestic violence.

      (g) Any person employed by the Office of the Attorney General who prosecutes or defends actions on behalf of the State of Nevada or any agency in the Executive Department of the State Government.

      (h) Any person, including without limitation, a social worker, employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State who as part of his or her normal job responsibilities:

             (1) Interacts with the public; and

             (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.

      (i) Any county manager in this State.

      (j) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State designated by his or her employer:

             (1) Who possess specialized training in code enforcement;

             (2) Who, as part of his or her normal job responsibilities, interacts with the public; and

             (3) Whose primary duties are the performance of tasks related to code enforcement.

      (k) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by the county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.

      (l) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive.

      (m) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.

      2. As used in this section:

      (a) “Child protective services” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.042.

      (b) “Child welfare services” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.044.

      (c) “Code enforcement” means the enforcement of laws, ordinances or codes regulating public nuisances or the public health, safety and welfare.

      (d) “Social worker” means any person licensed under chapter 641B of NRS. 

INFORMATION THAT WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL 

"Personal information" means:

      1. The home address of a person;

      2. The home address of the spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person;

      3. Any telephone number or electronic mail address of a person; and

      4. Any information pertaining to a confidential location maintained by a nonprofit entity in this State for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence,

*but does not include an assessor’s parcel number.

LINKS

Additional information is available on the Nevada Legislature website