- Claim limit
- $10,000
- Court
- Justice Court
- File online
- Varies by court
- Appeal window
- 7 days
Common questions
Who can I sue in small claims court in Nevada?
An individual or a business, as long as your claim is within the limit. You must name and serve the correct legal person or entity.
How much can I sue for 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). Over that, you can waive the excess and still use small claims.
Do I need a lawyer to sue in Nevada small claims?
No — small claims is designed for self-representation.
What are the steps to sue someone in Nevada?
Send a demand, file your county's claim form in Justice Court, pay the fee, and serve the defendant. We prepare the demand and the filing from the same facts.
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.
Pick the county where you'll sue
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 claimYour 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.
Not sure this fits your situation? Ask us about it — we answer by email, and it costs nothing.
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.