Small Claims Forms
You can download the small claims forms on your computer by clicking one of the listed formats underneath the form's title in the list below.
Each form has a tip or a description below the form's title. This tip or description does not contain all the information you need to know about the form, so make sure you have studied the small claims process, and for information about how to fill out and file court forms, read Basics of Court Forms and Filings.
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ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT - A judgment can be recorded as a lien against a property. This form is submitted to the court, and once filed, a certified copy is filed with the Clark County Recorder's Office.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT - A form signed by the defendant acknowledging that they have been served a copy of the complaint.
AFFIDAVIT OF RENEWAL OF JUDGMENT - A judgment can expire. A request to renew the judgment must be filed at least ninety (90) days before the judgment's expiration date.
All Jurisdictions
AMENDED COMPLAINT - Filed when a plaintiff changes the information in their original complaint. The amended complaint must be filed and served on the defendant(s).
All Jurisdictions
AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM - Filed when a party changes the information in their counterclaim. The amended counterclaim must be filed and served on the other parties.
All Jurisdictions
APPEAL OF SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENT - Filed to request that the case be reviewed by the District Court. A $250.00 bond or the entire amount of the judgment against you may need to be posted with the court.
Las Vegas | All Other Jurisdictions
APPLICATION TO RESET EXPIRED COURT DATE - A request to reschedule a hearing that has already passed.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Filed to change a party's contact information.
All Jurisdictions
CLAIM OF EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION - If the winning party attempts to collect the judgment, the losing party can request that certain property be exempted from seizure under Nevada law. This must be filed within ten (10) days of when the notice of attachment or garnishment was mailed.
COMPLAINT - The complaint opens the case. It must be served on the defendant after a trial date has been entered on the summons at the bottom of the complaint. A copy of the demand letter or some request for payment should be filed along with the complaint.
All Other Jurisdictions | Henderson | North Las Vegas
COUNTERCLAIM - Filed if a defendant wishes to sue the plaintiff AFTER the plaintiff has sued them.
All Other Jurisdictions | Henderson | Las Vegas
DECLARATION OF DUE DILIGENCE - Filed to show a person's attempts to serve a document.
All Jurisdictions
DEMAND LETTER - Sent to request payment before the filing of a complaint.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT (GENERAL) - Use this to submit documents that support your case.
DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT (SERVICE) - If the person who served the documents didn't use the Las Vegas Justice Court small claims form, this may also be required.
All Jurisdictions
FEE WAIVER OR APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS - A request that the court waive all filing fees:
Henderson | Las Vegas | North Las Vegas
For fee waivers in other jurisdictions, visit the Forms Section of your local Justice Court's website. Look for 'fee waiver' or 'in forma pauperis.'
FORMAL OBJECTION NOTICE - An objection to the court's decision and a request for a new trial.
All Jurisdictions
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSTABLE - This is provided to the constable by the winning party along with the filed Writ of Execution. Use this form if you paid a filing fee on your case.
All Jurisdictions
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SHERIFF - This is provided to the sheriff by the winning party along with the filed Writ of Execution. Use this form if your filing fee was waived.
All Jurisdictions
MEMORANDUM OF COSTS & DISBURSEMENTS - Sworn statement asking the court to reimburse the plaintiff for the money they spent to sue the defendant. Attach receipts.
MOTION FOR ORDER ALLOWING EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR - Filed after a case is over, this motion compels the losing party to appear in court and give the winning party information about their property, accounts, and earnings.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
Sample Questions for Examination of Judgment Debtor
MOTION FOR SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT - Filed once a judgment has been paid in full.
All Jurisdictions
MOTION FOR SERVICE OF SMALL CLAIMS COMPLAINT OR COUNTERCLAIM BY CERTIFIED MAIL -
Filed when attempts at regular service have failed. The court decides whether or not to allow service by certified mail.
Las Vegas | All Other Jurisdictions
MOTION FOR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE - Filed if you need to appear telephonically. File as soon as possible.
All Jurisdictions
MOTION TO CONTINUE - Filed when court date needs to be rescheduled. File as soon as you know that you will need a different court date.
All Jurisdictions
MOTION TO DISMISS - Filed if you believe there is no legal basis for this case to continue.
All Jurisdictions
MOTION TO ENTER MEDIATED AGREEMENT AS JUDGMENT - Filed when, even though an agreement was reached through mediation, the other party has changed their mind and doesn't want to honor the agreement.
Las Vegas
MOTION TO PLACE ON CALENDAR - Filed when something in the case needs the attention of the judge. This form is asking the judge to set your request for hearing.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
MOTION TO RELEASE EXECUTION - The winning party can request that money held under a writ be released. If it is granted, the court will issue an order releasing the funds.
Las Vegas
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT - Filed after a default judgment has been entered, this asks the court to cancel the default judgment and/or set the case for a hearing.
Las Vegas | All Other Jurisdictions
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL - Filed when the case was dismissed, this motion asks the court to reconsider. The court can set this for hearing or decide on it without a hearing.
Las Vegas | All Other Jurisdictions
NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY ACTION - This form can be used if a defendant filed a bankruptcy and attaches either a Notice of Filing, a Notice of Dismissal, or a Notice of Discharge.
All Jurisdictions
NOTICE OF EXECUTION AFTER JUDGMENT - Attached to the writ of execution, this form is not filled out.
All Jurisdictions
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL - Filed when the plaintiff does not wish to continue with the case. A dismissal "with prejudice" means you cannot file any other actions on this matter. A dismissal "without prejudice" means you can file a new claim for the same matter.
All Jurisdictions
OBJECTION TO CLAIM OF EXEMPTION FROM EXECUTION - Filed by a judgment creditor (person who is owed money). It is a response to a Claim of Exemption from Execution filed by the judgment debtor (person who owes money). This form must be filed within 8 days of the service of the Claim of Exemption from Execution.
All Jurisdictions
OPPOSITION (GENERIC) - Filed if you are opposing a motion that the other party filed. It must be filed and mailed to the other side.
All Jurisdictions
PROOF OF SERVICE (FOR COUNTERPLAINTIFF)
Filed after the counterclaim is filed. The party that serves the counterdefendant with the counterclaim will fill this form out, and the counterplaintiff will file it with the court.
All Jurisdictions
PROOF OF SERVICE (GENERAL) - Any party can use this form to show that a document was served.
North Las Vegas | All Other Jurisdictions
PROOF OF SERVICE (FOR PLAINTIFF) - After the complaint is filed and a trial date has been entered on the summons at the bottom of the complaint, plaintiff should give this proof of service form to the constable, sheriff, process server, or other neutral third-party.
All Jurisdictions
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT - Filed if a judgment has been paid and satisfied by the losing party.
All Jurisdictions
SUBPOENA - If you are requesting the appearance of a witness or a witness to bring documents to your trial, fill out this form and bring it to the Justice Court clerk's office for issuing. Check with the court in which you are filing to find out if there are witness fees that must be included.
Henderson | All Other Jurisdictions
WRIT OF EXECUTION - This form must be typed. Once this form has been filled out and filed, the Notice of Execution After Judgment must be attached as pages 3-6.
All Jurisdictions
AUTOMATED FORMS INTERVIEW AVAILABLE!
There is an automated interview for applicants filling out the Writ of Execution, Writ of Garnishment, and Instructions. This interview will complete the forms for you after you answer a series of questions. To use the interview, click here and select the "COLLECTIONS: Writs, Notice, and Instructions" interview. At the end of the interview, you will have to print your forms, sign them, and file them.
WRIT OF GARNISHMENT
This form must be typed. It is not filed with the court, but after it is completed, it is given to the sheriff or constable along with the filed Writ of Execution.
All Jurisdictions
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You might also find forms relating to small claims on the following websites or on an individual justice court's website. Click to visit Justice Courts.
The Self-Help Center forms have been approved for use in all courts in Clark County (unless the form or its listing above indicates it is designed to be used only in a particular court). However, use of the Self-Help Center forms is not mandatory, and a justice court may have alternative versions of a form available to the public.
