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Money disputes up to $10,000 are settled in the Nye County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Nye County, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Nye County hears small claims at several hub courthouses. The right one depends on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened. The court matches your ZIP code to a courthouse.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Nye County covers 12 ZIP codes, including the Amargosa Valley, Beatty and Duckwater areas. 2 courthouses serve Nye County, Pahrump Justice Court among them.
You can open a small claims case here online, without travelling to the courthouse to hand the papers in.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Small claims cases in Nye County, Nevada are handled through the Nevada Justice Court system, which sets a claim limit of $10,000. The county has two justice courts. Pahrump Justice Court sits at 1520 E. Basin Road Suite 104 in Pahrump, 89060, and can be reached at (775) 751-7050 or through https://www.pahrumpjusticecourt.com/. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tonopah Justice Court is located at 101 Radar Rd. in Tonopah, 89049, with a phone number of (775) 482-8155 and a website at https://www.nyecountynv.gov/898/Tonopah-Justice-Court. Its hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed the remaining three days. Together these courts serve a county of about 55,990 people and communities including Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Gabbs, Mercury and Round Mountain, along with ZIP codes such as 89003, 89041 and 89061. Electronic filing is available. Nye County lies near Esmeralda County, Lincoln County and Mineral County.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these 9 communities:
Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Duckwater, Gabbs, Manhattan, Mercury, Pahrump, Round Mountain, Tonopah.
ZIP codes:
Nye County is the 5th most populous of Nevada's 17 counties, with about 55,990 residents. Pahrump Justice Court sits about 73 miles from the Lincoln County courthouse in Pioche and 108 miles from the Mineral County courthouse in Hawthorne.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
The county where it happened and the county where they live are both generally available.
You can't divide one dispute into several smaller cases to get around the limit.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
Nevada permits lawyers at the hearing without requiring them. Everything is built around people presenting their own case.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? You can lower your claim to fit and stay in small claims, or file the full amount in regular civil court. Lowering usually means giving up the excess, so weigh it carefully.
They are the same across all 12 Nye County ZIP codes, from 89003 onward. These are the limits for Nye County, population about 55,990.
If someone owes you money, up to $10,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Nye County has about 55,990 residents. Nye County takes in Amargosa Valley, Beatty and Duckwater and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Complete the claim form, choose the right court, and pay the filing fee.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
A brief, informal hearing, in person or, where the court offers it, by video. The judge rules at the hearing or sends the decision after.
Pahrump Justice Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Pahrump Justice Court lists (775) 751-7050 as its number.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. The usual route in Nevada is delivery arranged by the court or email service where the court allows it.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case.
The person who delivered the papers signs a proof of service. That document goes to the court ahead of the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Nye County address carries one of its 12 ZIP codes, 89003, 89020 and 89022 among them. Addresses in Nye County include places such as Amargosa Valley, Beatty and Duckwater.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| What the claim is about | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Nye County ZIP code to another, 89003 included. The same periods apply in Nye County as in nearby Esmeralda County and Lincoln County, which are in the same state.
In Nevada, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (Nev. Rev. Stat. 99.040, 17.130).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
Nye County is under the same state rate as nearby Esmeralda County and Lincoln County. It is the same rate across all 12 Nye County ZIP codes.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File at the Nye County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $50–$125 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
A Nye County filing goes to one of 2 courthouses, Pahrump Justice Court among them. Nye County has a population of about 55,990.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Nye County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed. Nye County has about 55,990 residents.
A judgment is the court's decision. Collecting it is a separate step, with court-backed tools if the other side doesn't pay. Which tools are available depends on state law.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
You may also apply for an order compelling the debtor to attend and disclose income and assets on oath. Interest generally continues at the rate the state sets until the debt is met.
Esmeralda County and Lincoln County are the counties nearest to Nye County. A Nye County judgment comes from one of its 2 listed courthouses.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Nye County case for you.
