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