The small claims limit in Nevada
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $10,000 | NRS 73.010 |
| A business | $10,000 | NRS 73.010 |
| A public agency | $10,000 | NRS 73.010 |
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Common questions
- 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 73.010 · effective 2019-10-01 · Nevada's small claims court, a division of the justice court, hears money claims of up to $10,000.
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