$10,000Claim Limit
$50–$100Filing Fee
3 yrsSOL Period
30 daysAppeal Window
Nevada Small Claims Rules
| Court Name | Justice Court — Small Claims Division |
| Claim Limit | $10,000 ($10,000 for businesses) |
| Filing Fee | ~$50–$100 (varies by claim amount and county) |
| Statute of Limitations | 3 years for most contract disputes |
| Attorneys | ✓ Attorneys allowed Attorneys are allowed |
| Service of Process | Sheriff or process server |
| Appeal Deadline | 30 days from judgment |
| Judgment Valid For | 6 years |
| Online Filing | ✗ In-person at courthouse |
| Official Court Website | https://www.clarkcountycourts.us → |
Nevada Security Deposit & Wage Rules
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days |
| Penalty for Violation | Up to 2× the deposit |
| Wage Claims SOL | 2 years |
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What You Need to Know About Nevada Small Claims
Nevada small claims are filed in Justice Court. The $10,000 limit handles most consumer and landlord disputes. Nevada judgments are only valid for 6 years — one of the shorter enforcement windows — so begin collection proceedings promptly after winning. The 2-year wage claim SOL is shorter than the general contract SOL.
Filing Tips for Nevada
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Nevada judgments expire in 6 years — begin collection immediately after winning
2
Las Vegas (Clark County) and Reno (Washoe County) have busy small claims dockets — expect some wait time for a hearing
3
The 2-year wage SOL is shorter than the 3-year contract SOL — act quickly on wage disputes
4
File in the justice court precinct where the defendant lives or the dispute occurred
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