Lyon County, NV Public Records

3rd Judicial District Court - Yerington
911 Harvey Way, #4
Yerington, NV 89447 http://www.lyon-county.org/675/Third-
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 775-463-6503
F: 775-463-3643
Jurisdiction: Felony, Gross Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Probate, Juvenile, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile or sealed records released
Walker River Justice Court
911 Harvey Way, #2
Yerington, NV 89447 http://www.lyon-county.org/240/Walker
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 775-463-6639
F: 775-463-6638
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No police, sheriff reports released
Effective July 1, 2006 the Smith Valley Justice Court and the Mason Valley Justice Court merged to form the Walker River Justice Court in Yerington. Records to be consolidated, but a separate index search is suggested.
Dayton Township Justice Court
235 Main St
Dayton, NV 89403 https://www.lyon-county.org/230/Dayto
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 775-246-6233
F: 775-246-6203
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Civil Actions up to $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims up to $10,000, Temporary Protective Orders
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Canal Township Justice Court
565 E Main St
Fernley, NV 89408 https://www.lyon-county.org/235/Fernl
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 775-575-3355
F: 775-575-3359
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No police reports or sealed records released
Fernley Municipal Court
595 Silverlace Blvd
Fernley, NV 89408 http://www.cityoffernley.org/Director
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM PST
P: 775-784-9870
F: 775-784-9999
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance Infractions
Yerington Municipal Court
102 S Main St
Yerington, NV 89447 http://www.yerington.net/index.aspx?N
Hours: 8AM-5PM PST
P: 775-463-3511
F: 775-463-2284
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance Infractions

Lyon County, NV Vital Records

Contact the Lyon County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Lyon County
County Recorder
27 S Main St
Yerington, NV 89447-0927 https://www.lyon-county.org/Directory
8AM-5PM PST
Phone: 775-463-6581
Fax: 775-463-5305
Recorded Documents, Maps

Lyon County Vital Certificates

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Lyon County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,993.69 sq mi
Population (2009): 52,641
  • Females: 49.1%
  • White: 91.8%
  • Black/African American: 1.7%
  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 15.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 77.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 18,140
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 10.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.61
Housing Units (2000): 14,279
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.8%
Migration Flow to Lyon County, NV from (2007-2008):

Lyon County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $637,816
  • Construction: $69,638
  • Retail Trade: $76,984
  • Professional and Technical Services: $21,469
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $8,956
  • Retail Trade: $76,984
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,611
  • Manufacturing: $145,797
  • Farms: $14,595
  • Government: $116,762
Employed (2000): 15,399
Unemployed (2000): 1,137
Unemployment Rate (2009): 16%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,247
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,099
Local Government Revenue (2007): $91,424 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $55,180 (thou. dol.)

Lyon County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 671
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Deaths (2007): 415
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 3

Lyon County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 105
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 5
  • Aggravated Assault: 99
Property Crimes (2008): 844
  • Burglary: 292
  • Larceny-Theft: 479
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 73

Lyon County Genealogy Records