- Claim limit
- $10,000
- Court
- Justice Court
- File online
- Yes (statewide)
- Appeal window
- 7 days
Serving the defendant
The plaintiff arranges and pays for service; the clerk does not serve the defendant. In practice, self-represented plaintiffs most often use the township constable (fee-based) or the sheriff.
- Personal service by the township constable or the county sheriff, for a fee
- Personal service by any person 18 years of age or older who is not a party to the action
- Service by certified mail, but only where the court has granted a Motion for Service by Certified Mail
Because the trial date is fixed at filing rather than after service, service that is completed too close to (or after) the printed trial date does not automatically continue the case — the plaintiff must seek a continuance from the court, and certified-mail service generally requires prior court approval by motion.
Find your county court
Small claims is filed at the county level. Pick your county for its court, fee, and forms — or start your claim and we'll ask where you'd sue.
Start my claimCommon questions
How much can I sue for in small claims court in Nevada?
Up to $10,000, the $10,000 limit is for the claim itself; the justice of the peace separately assesses costs against the losing party, which are not part of the claimed amount (nrs 73.030). If your claim is larger, you can sue for the limit and waive the rest.
What court hears small claims in Nevada?
Justice Court. Cases are filed in the county where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened.
Who can file a small claims case in Nevada?
Any individual; A corporation, partnership, business trust, estate, trust, association, or other nongovernmental legal or commercial entity, which may appear through its director, officer, or employee rather than an attorney (NRS 73.012); A party may also be represented by an attorney, but each side pays its own attorney's fees — the winner cannot make the loser pay them, except for a fee capped at $15 that a district court may award the prevailing party on an appeal (NRS 73.040, 73.050).
Can I file small claims online in Nevada?
Nevada offers statewide e-filing through No single statewide e-filing system covers justice-court small claims; each county's justice courts use their own e-filing vendor. Clark County's justice courts use the Odyssey File & Serve 'eFileNV' portal (Tyler Technologies); Nevada's separate EFlex system serves only the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.. Some counties also accept in-person or mail filing.
How long do I have to appeal in Nevada?
Generally 7 days from the judgment. Confirm the exact window for your court.
Your small claims filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your court's own forms, with your claim written in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with your court's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-23 · Sourced from Nevada judiciary self-help resources and each county's clerk of court and NRS 73.010 (jurisdiction: money claims not exceeding $10,000; venue — the township where the defendant resides, does business, or is employed, or where the injury occurred or a contracted obligation was to be performed). See how we verify.