Las Vegas Small Claims Filing Fees
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$100$5,000$10,000
Filing Fee:$116
Service Fee:$50
Total Court Costs:$166
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$71
Minimum Filing
$10,000
Maximum Claim
30-45
Days to Trial
70%
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Cost Components
Filing Fee: $116 (70%)
Service Fee: $50 (30%)
Total: $166
2026 Clark County Justice Court Fee Schedule
Small Claims Filing
Justice Court
Claims up to $2,500
$71
Claims $2,501 - $5,000
$116
Claims $5,001 - $7,500
$141
Claims $7,501 - $10,000
$166
Motion filing
$50
Answer or counterclaim
$71
Service of Process
All Methods
Sheriff service (per defendant)
$50
Certified mail service
$15
Private process server
$75-100
Service by publication
$125+
Out-of-state service
$85+
Additional attempts
$25
Post-Judgment
Collection Costs
Writ of execution
$25
Garnishment filing
$50
Till tap (cash register levy)
$125
Bank levy
$125
Judgment lien recording
$30
Abstract of judgment
$25
Additional Fees
Miscellaneous
Jury trial request
$100
Appeal to District Court
$250
Certified copies
$3.50/page
Subpoena issuance
$25
Witness fees
$25/day
Interpreter services
Free
Las Vegas Justice Court Fee Waiver Program
Financial assistance available for qualified low-income filers
Eligibility Requirements:
- Income below 150% of federal poverty guidelines
- Receiving public assistance (SNAP, TANF, SSI, Medicaid)
- Unable to pay without substantial hardship
- Legal aid representation (automatic qualification)
Application Process:
- Complete "Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis"
- Provide proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns)
- List monthly expenses and dependents
- Submit with your small claims complaint
- Judge reviews within 5 business days
- If approved, all filing fees are waived
Important: Fee waivers only cover court filing fees, not service costs or other expenses. With PettyLawsuit's $29 flat fee, you may save more than applying for a partial waiver.
Accepted Payment Methods
At the Courthouse
- • Cash
- • Check or Money Order
- • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MC, Discover)
- • No American Express
Online Payments
- • E-filing system accepts cards
- • 3.5% convenience fee applies
- • Available 24/7
- • Immediate confirmation
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Related Las Vegas Resources
Las Vegas Small Claims Court
Complete guide to filing small claims in Las Vegas
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Main courthouse in downtown Las Vegas
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