What it costs to file in Nevada
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $45 | NRS 4.060 |
| $2,500 | $65 | NRS 4.060 |
| $5,000 | $85 | NRS 4.060 |
| $7,500 | $125 | NRS 4.060 |
| $10,000 | $175 | NRS 4.060 |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Nevada?
- $45 for a claim up to $1,000. $65 for a claim up to $2,500. $85 for a claim up to $5,000. $125 for a claim up to $7,500. $175 for a claim up to $10,000. That comes from NRS 4.060.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Nevada?
- An individual can claim up to $10,000. A business can claim up to $10,000. A public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from NRS 73.010.
- Which court handles small claims in Nevada?
- Justice Court, Small Claims. The small claims division of the justice court in the township where the other side lives, works, or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Nevada?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under NRS 11.190(3)(c). Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Nevada's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2019-10-01.
- NRS 4.060 · effective 2015-10-01 · The filing fee for a small claims case runs from $45 to $175, depending on the amount claimed.
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