Douglas County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Douglas County, NV. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Minden area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

East Fork Justice Court

1038 Buckeye Rd

Minden, NV 89423

Phone: (775) 782-9955Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Tahoe Justice Court

175 Highway 50

Stateline, NV 89449

Serves: Areas surrounding Lake Tahoe, from Rural Carson City on Highway 28 to the casinos at Stateline, and Dagget Summit atop Kingsbury Grade.

Phone: (775) 586-7200Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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How to File in Douglas County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action in Douglas County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Nevada small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.