Nevada Small Claims Court
Owed money in Nevada? Here's the dollar limit, the court that hears it, what filing costs — and a free demand letter to send first, which resolves many disputes without a case. Free, no signup.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
Nevada small claims · as of 2026
- Maximum claim
- $10,000
- Court
- Small Claims (in Justice Court)
- Filing fee
- Sliding scale by claim amount — Las Vegas Justice Court: $66 (up to $1,000), $86 ($1,000.01–$2,500), $106 ($2,500.01–$5,000), $146 ($5,000.01–$7,500), $196 ($7,500.01–$10,000); other townships vary slightly
- Lawyers at the hearing
- Allowed (parties may hire an attorney, but attorney's fees are not recoverable as part of a small claims judgment)
Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 73 (NRS 73.010) · verify ↗. Limits and fees change — confirm with the Small Claims (in Justice Court) clerk before filing.
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How to file in Nevada — the short version
- Demand first. Send the letter above by a trackable method and keep proof — judges expect it, and it often gets you paid without a case.
- File with the Small Claims (in Justice Court) where the defendant lives or the dispute happened. Fee: Sliding scale by claim amount — Las Vegas Justice Court: $66 (up to $1,000), $86 ($1,000.01–$2,500), $106 ($2,500.01–$5,000), $146 ($5,000.01–$7,500), $196 ($7,500.01–$10,000); other townships vary slightly.
- Serve the defendant the way Nevada rules require (clerk, sheriff, certified mail, or process server — ask the clerk). Bad service is the #1 way cases get thrown out.
- Bring evidence: contracts, invoices, photos, messages, this demand letter and its delivery proof, and any witnesses.
- Collect. If you win and they don't pay, ask the clerk about garnishment, levy, and liens.
Check the current Nevada small claims rules before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I sue for in Nevada small claims court?
The limit is $10,000 (as of 2026). Money judgments only, up to $10,000 (NRS 73.010); no equitable relief. Heard in the justice court for the township where venue lies. Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 73 (NRS 73.010). If you're owed more, you can sue in the regular civil court instead — or waive the excess and stay in small claims, which is usually faster and cheaper.
Where do I file?
In Nevada, small claims cases are heard by the Small Claims (in Justice Court), generally in the county (or district) where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened. Filing fee: Sliding scale by claim amount — Las Vegas Justice Court: $66 (up to $1,000), $86 ($1,000.01–$2,500), $106 ($2,500.01–$5,000), $146 ($5,000.01–$7,500), $196 ($7,500.01–$10,000); other townships vary slightly. Check the exact venue rule when you file — filing in the wrong place gets cases dismissed.
Can I bring a lawyer?
In Nevada: Allowed (parties may hire an attorney, but attorney's fees are not recoverable as part of a small claims judgment). Either way, small claims procedure is deliberately informal — you present your story, your documents, and your witnesses directly to the judge.
What happens if I win but they don't pay?
A judgment isn't a check — if the defendant doesn't pay voluntarily, you enforce it: wage garnishment, bank levy, or property liens, depending on Nevada law. The court clerk can point you to the forms. Judgments also accrue interest and stay enforceable for years, so a stubborn debtor doesn't run out the clock quickly.
How does Nevada compare? See the small claims limits in all 50 states, every figure cited to statute.
How Nevada compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Nevada: Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 73 (NRS 73.010) ↗.
- Small claims limit
Small claims limit: $10,000, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Small claims limit in neighboring states — Arizona ($5,000), California ($12,500), Idaho ($5,000), Oregon ($10,000), Utah ($20,000).
The rest of what Nevada requires
The figures below are Nevada's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Nevada page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 3 months' rent Nev. Rev. Stat. §118A.242 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Nev. Rev. Stat. §118A.242 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Nev. Rev. Stat. §118A.242 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 7 days to pay or quit NRS 40.2512, 40.2516, 40.251 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 5 days NRS 40.2512, 40.2516, 40.251 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Nevada Revised Statutes ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Nevada DMV (Form VP-104) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required Nev. Rev. Stat. §162A.220 (form §162A.620) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Nev. Rev. Stat. § 86.101 (definition); § 86.286 (adoption optional) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder · no witnesses NRS 111.105 ↗
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