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The small-claims court in Storey County handles money disputes up to $10,000, with simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Storey County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.
There is more than one hub courthouse in Storey County. Which one takes a case turns on the defendant's address or the location of the dispute, matched by ZIP code.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
Storey County has 2 courthouses listed above; Storey County Justice Court is one of them. The nearest counties to Storey County are Carson City and Lyon County.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
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 Storey County, Nevada are heard by the Storey County Justice Court, part of the Nevada Justice Court system, located at 800 South C Street in Virginia City, with mail directed to P.O. Box 674, Virginia City, 89440. The court can be reached at (775) 847-0962, and additional information is posted at https://www.storeycounty.org/229/Justice-Court-Justice-of-the-Peace. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Small claims filings in this court are limited to $10,000. The county has a population of 4,112 and includes the communities of Virginia City and Sparks, covering the ZIP codes 89440 and 89437. Storey County lies near Carson City, Lyon County, and Douglas County. Electronic filing is available. The Storey County Clerk's Office, at 26 S B St in Virginia City, 89440, keeps the same weekday hours and can be reached at (775) 847-0969, with information at https://www.storeycounty.org/174/Clerk.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
These 2 places sit inside Storey County:
Sparks, Virginia City.
ZIP codes:
Storey County is the 15th most populous of Nevada's 17 counties, with about 4,112 residents. Storey County Justice Court, in Virginia City, is about 6 miles from the Carson City courthouse in Carson City and 17 miles from the Lyon County courthouse in YERINGTON.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
Splitting a single claim across multiple filings to dodge the ceiling is not permitted.
The court decides who pays whom and how much. Anything beyond money goes to a higher court.
Nevada allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
They are the same across all 2 Storey County ZIP codes, from 89437 onward. These are the limits for Storey County, population about 4,112.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $10,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Storey County has about 4,112 residents. Storey County takes in Sparks and Virginia City 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.
Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.
The other side is formally served and has the chance to respond, or to settle before the hearing.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Storey County Justice Court lists (775) 847-0962 as its number. Storey County Justice Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
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.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before 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.
Addresses in Storey County include places such as Sparks and Virginia City. A Storey County address carries one of its 2 ZIP codes, 89437 and 89440 among them.
There is a cut-off for bringing a case, counted from when the dispute began. Miss it and the claim can be barred entirely.
| Kind of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Storey County ZIP code to another, 89437 included. Storey County, population about 4,112, is covered by the table above.
In Nevada, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (Nev. Rev. Stat. 99.040, 17.130).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
It is the same rate across all 2 Storey County ZIP codes. Storey County is under the same state rate as nearby Carson City and Lyon County.
Confirm the sum sits under the cap and that the time limit for this kind of claim has not run out.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File at the Storey 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).
Once the court fixes a date, have the papers served and return the proof of service to the file.
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.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Sparks and Virginia City are among the places in Storey County that filings come from. Storey County takes in filings from 2 ZIP codes, 89437 first in the list.
Hearings are short and plainly run. Questions come from the judge, and most parties appear without help.
Sparks and Virginia City are among the Storey County places a hearing can draw parties from. Storey County has about 4,112 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.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Registering the judgment at county level can fix a lien on real estate the debtor holds.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Carson City and Lyon County are the counties nearest to Storey County. Sparks and Virginia City are among the Storey County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last reviewed August 2026. Court fees, limits, and procedures change. Verify current details with the court 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 Storey County case for you.
