Filing Fee Schedule - Effective September 30, 2025

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Civil Cases

List of Civil Cases
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Business Court Upon the Filing of a Complaint to Initiate a Business Court Case $1515.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0313($10), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0302($1,359), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)
Business Court Upon the Filing of an Answer or First Appearance in a Business Court Action or Proceeding $1468.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0313 ($10), NRS 19.0302 ($1,359), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10)
Business Court Upon the Acceptance of a Case into Business Court After Commencement of the Civil Action and/or After the First Civil Appearance Fee Has Been Paid $1359.00 NRS 19.0302 ($1,359)
Business Court Upon the Filing of a Petition for Approval of a Minor Contract (One Petition Per Child) $1515.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0313($10), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0302($1,359), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)
Complaints Upon the Filing of a Complaint to Initiate a General Civil Action or Proceeding $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Complaints For Each Additional Plaintiff Named in the Complaint or Upon The Filing of an Amended Complaint Adding A Plaintiff $30.00/Each NRS 19.0335 ($30.00)
Complaints Upon the Filing of any Action Defined As “Complex” Pursuant to the Local Rules of Practice (Excludes Construction Defect) $505.00 NRS 19.013($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.0302 ($349), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Complaints Upon the Filing of an Action for a Constructional Defect Pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, Inclusive, to be Paid by the Party Commencing the Action $505.00 NRS 19.013($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.0302 ($349), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Complaints Complex Case Designation Made After the Commencement of the Civil Action and Civil Complaint Fee Has Been Paid $349.00 NRS 19.0302 ($349)
Complaints Third-Party Complaint to Be Paid by the Filing Party $135.00 NRS 19.0302 ($135)
Confession of Judgment Upon the Filing a Confession of Judgment Exceeding $10,000 $28.00 NRS 17.110 ($28)
Demand for Jury First Day Jury Deposit $520.00 1 NRS 6.150, NRCP 38
Demand for Jury Short Trial Program Jury Deposit $260.00 2 NSTR 5
Evictions Notice of Eviction by Landlord (Same as a New Civil Filing) $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Evictions Answer or First Appearance by Tenant (Same as a Civil First Appearance) $208.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
First Appearance/Answer General First Appearance or Answer $208.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
First Appearance/Answer For Each Additional Defendant Named in the Action/Appearing in the Same Pleading $30.00/Each NRS 19.0335 ($30)
First Appearance/Answer First Appearance or Answer in a Complex Civil Action $458.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0302 ($349), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
First Appearance/Answer First Appearance or Answer in a Construction Defect Action Pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, Inclusive $458.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0302 ($349), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
First Appearance/Answer Complex Case Designation After Commencement of the Action and/or After the First Appearance Fee Has Been Paid $349.00 NRS 19.0302 ($349)
Foreign Judgment Registration of a Foreign Judgment in Civil Cases for the Purpose of Execution $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Foreign Registry (RE: Child Custody or Support from a Foreign Civil Action) Upon registering a foreign decree or order involving child custody or support for the purpose of enforcement arising out of a foreign civil action (same filing fee as prescribed by statute for the filing of civil actions) $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Liens Application Regarding the Release of a Frivolous or Excessive Lien $284.00 NRS 19.0312($10), NRS 108.2275 ($85), NRS 19.0302($99), NRS 19.0303 ($20), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0313 ($10)
Minor's Compromise Petition to Compromise a Minor’s Claim No Fee NRS 41.200
Motions Upon the Filing of a Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or a Joinder Thereto $200.00 NRS 19.0302 ($200)
Motions Upon the Filing of a Motion to Certify or Decertify a Class to Be Paid by the Filing Party $349.00 NRS 19.0302 ($349)
Petition for Judicial Review Upon the Filing of a Petition to Review Decisions of Administrative Law $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petition for Judicial Review Unemployment Compensation Petition No Fee NRS 612.705

1 Government entities will be responsible for this fee at the time of filing. Pursuant to SB 222 from the 82nd session of the Nevada Legislature, as of 1/1/2024, the daily juror fee increased to $65 (8 jurors X 65.00 - one day of service).

2 Pursuant to SB 222 from the 82nd session of the Nevada Legislature, as of 1/1/2024, the daily juror fee increased to $65. Accordingly, Short Trial Jury fees are also increased (4 jurors X 65.00 - one day of service).

Family Law Cases

List of Family Law Cases
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Adoptions Upon the Filing of Any Adoption Proceeding $223.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Adoptions Petition for Adoption of Child with Special Needs No Fee NRS 19.034
Adoptions Petition for Enforcement of Post Adoptive Contact Order No Fee NRS 19.034
Annulment Upon the Commencement of an Action of Annulment $254.00 NRS 19.013($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.031($14), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 440.605($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760($20)
Divorce/Domestic Partnership Upon the Filing of a Complaint or Joint Petition for Divorce $284.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.031($14), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.033($30), NRS 440.605($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)
Divorce/Domestic Partnership Answer or First Appearance $202.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.031($14), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.033 & WCC 20.700 ($5)
Domestic Case Reopening Motion/Opposition to Modify or Adjust a Final Order in Chapter 125, 125B, or 125C Cases $25.00 NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.720 ($25)
Domestic Case Reopening First Motion to Modify, Adjust Divorce Decree (Joint Petition) $154.00 NRS 19.0333 ($129), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.720 ($25)
Domestic Case Reopening First Opposition/Answer to Motion to Modify Divorce Decree (Joint Petition) $82.00 NRS 19.0333 ($57.00), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.720 ($25)
Domestic Case Reopening Subsequent Motion/Answer (Joint Petition) $25.00 NRS 19.0312(1)(b) & WCC 20.720
Custody/Visitation Upon the filing of a Petition to Establish Custody/Visitation (non-divorce) $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), 19.020 ($3), 19.030 ($32), 19.0302 ($99), 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), 19.031 ($25), 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10) (includes a Joint Petition to Establish Custody/Visitation)
Foreign Registry (RE: Child Custody or Support from a Foreign Divorce Action) FOREIGN REGISTRY (RE: CHILD CUSTODY OR SUPPORT FROM A FOREIGN DIVORCE ACTION) Upon Registering a Foreign Decree or Order Involving Child Custody or Support for the Purpose of Enforcement Arising Out of a Foreign Divorce Action (Same Filing Fee as Prescribed by Statute for the Filing of Divorce Actions) $284.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.031($14), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.033($30), NRS 440.605($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)
Guardianship Petition for Guardianship Over the Estate - (1) Where the stated value of the estate is $2,500 or less No Fee NRS 19.013
Guardianship Petition for Guardianship Over the Estate - (2) Where the stated value of the estate is more than $2,500 $5.00 NRS 19.013
Guardianship Petition for Guardianship of the Person Only No Fee
Out of State Divorce/Custody Order To Domesticate a Foreign Divorce or Custody Order for the Purpose of Seeking Modification (Same Filing Fee as Prescribed by Statute for the Filing of Divorce Actions) $284.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.031($14), NRS 19.0312 ($10), NRS 19.033($30), NRS 440.605($10); NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)
Petition for Emancipation Petition for Emancipation of a Minor $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), 19.020 ($3), 19.030 ($32), 19.0302 ($99), 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), 19.031 ($25), 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petition for Termination Petition for Termination of Parental Rights No Fee NRS 128.140

Foreclosure Mediation Program

List of Foreclosure Mediation Program
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Foreclosure Mediation Petition to Participate in Foreclosure Mediation $25.00 NRS 107.0865 ($25)
Foreclosure Mediation Mediation Services Fee to Be Paid by Petitioner $250.00 NRS 107.086 ($250)
Foreclosure Mediation Mediation Services Fee to Be Paid by Respondent $250.00 NRS 107.086 ($250)

Probate/Estate/Trust Administration

List of Probate/Estate/Trust Administration
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Trust Matters/Administration Upon the Filing of any Action to Administer a Trust (To Be Treated as a “Complex” Civil Action) $505.00 NRS 19.013($56), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.0302 ($349), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petitions for Letters Testamentary/Administration Where the Stated Value of the Estate does not exceed $2,500 No Fee NRS 19.013, NRS 146.070(12)
Petitions for Letters Testamentary/Administration Where the Stated Value of the Estate Exceeds $2,500 But Does not Exceed $20,000 $170.50 NRS 19.013 ($72), NRS 19.020 ($1.50), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petitions for Letters Testamentary/Administration Where the Stated Value of the Estate Exceeds $20,000 But Does Not Exceed $300,000 $269.50 NRS 19.013 ($72), NRS 19.020 ($1.50), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petitions for Letters Testamentary/Administration Where the Stated Value of the Estate Exceeds $300,000 But Does Not Exceed $500,000 $522.50 NRS 19.013 ($72), NRS 19.020 ($1.50), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.302 ($352), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petitions for Letters Testamentary/Administration Where the Stated Value of the Estate Exceeds $500,000 $522.50 NRS 19.013 ($72), NRS 19.020 ($1.50), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.302 ($352), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Contests Upon Filing a Petition to Contest Any Will or Codicil, Objection or Cross-Petition to the Appointment of an Executor, Administrator or Guardian or an Objection to the Settlement of Account in an Estate or Guardianship Matter $208.00 NRS 19.013($44), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)

Appeals

List of Appeals
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Lower Court Upon the Filing of An Appeal from a Justice or Municipal Court $211.00 NRS 19.013($42), NRS 19.020($5), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0313($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.0312($10), NRS 19.0302 ($99)
Notice of Appeal Upon the Filing of a Notice of Appeal to the Supreme Court $24.00 NRS 19.013 ($24)
Appeal - Supreme Court Filing Fee Supreme Court Filing Fee for Filing a Notice of Appeal $250.00 (to be made payable to the Clerk of the Supreme Court), NRAP 3(e)
Bond for Costs on Appeal Cash or surety deposited by the appellant in the district court $500.00 NRAP 7(b)

Clerical Fees

List of Clerical Fees
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Certification When Certifying a Copy of Any Paper, Record or Proceeding Prepared by the Clerk $3.00 NRS 19.013 ($3)
Certification When Examining and Certifying a Copy of Any Paper, Record or Proceeding Prepared by Another and Presented for Certification $5.00 NRS 19.013 ($5)
Copies Each Page Copied of Any Record, Proceeding or Paper $0.50 NRS 19.013 ($0.50)
Declaration of Domicile On the Recording of a Statement of Domicile $5.00 NRS 41.195 ($5)
Exemplification When Exemplifying a Copy of Any Paper, Record or Proceeding Prepared by the Clerk $6.00 (Plus Cost of Reproduction), NRS 19.013 ($6)
Searches Search of the Records Per Year, Per Name $0.50 NRS 19.013 ($.50)
Writs Issuance of Any Writ of Attachment, Writ of Execution or Any Other Writ Designed to Enforce Any Judgment of the Court $10.00 NRS 19.0302 ($10)

Other Fees

List of Other Fees
Case Type Title Fee Statutes
Miscellaneous Filings Filings of All Papers to be Kept by the Clerk, Not Otherwise Provided For, Other Than Papers Filed in Actions and Proceedings in Court $15.00 NRS 19.013 ($15)
Peremptory Challenge Upon the Filing of a Peremptory Challenge of a Judge $450.00 3 SCR 48.1 ($450)
Petition to Seal Criminal Records Upon the Filing of any Petition to Seal Criminal Records $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Petition to Seal Criminal Records Upon the Filing of any Petition to Seal any record of criminal history related to the conviction of an offense that was decriminalized No Fee AB192 (2019)
Record on Flash Drive Upon the Request of Copies from a File Recorded to a Flash Drive (Electronic Image Binder) $90.00 minimum
Javs Hearings on Flash Drive Upon the Request of a Family Court Hearing Copied to Flash Drive $25.00
Transcript on Judgment Issuing a Transcript of Judgment and Certifying $3.00 NRS 19.013
Transfers Upon the Transfer of any Action or Proceeding from a District Court of Another County (Incoming Change of Venue) $255.00 NRS 19.013 ($56), NRS 19.020 ($3), NRS 19.030 ($32), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20), NRS 19.031 ($25), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710($10), NRS 19.0313 & WCC 20.775 ($10)
Transfers Upon the Filing of a Transfer from a Justice or Municipal Court $241.00 NRS 19.013($42), NRS 19.020($3), NRS 19.0302 ($99), NRS 19.030($32), NRS 19.031($25), NRS 19.0313($10), NRS 19.0312 & WCC 20.710 ($10), NRS 19.0303 & WCC 21.1760 ($20)

3 Government entities will be responsible for this fee at the time of filing.

Contact

Filing Office
Second Judicial District Court
75 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3110
(775) 325-6617 (fax)
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Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Filing Office Manager

Brandon Smith
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