Civil Cover Sheet - Nevada

DISTRICT COURT CIVIL COVER SHEET

State of Nevada — District Court

FORM PURPOSE: This civil cover sheet must be filed with the complaint or petition at the commencement of any new civil action in a Nevada District Court. The cover sheet provides the clerk with essential case information for classification, fee assessment, and case management. This template mirrors the fields on the official Nevada Civil Cover Sheet.

MANDATORY FILING: A completed civil cover sheet must be presented at the time of filing any new civil case. The clerk will not accept a new civil filing without a completed cover sheet.

SECTION 1: COURT DESIGNATION

Judicial District: [________________________________]

Nevada has 11 judicial districts:

County of Filing: [________________________________]

Department Number (if known): [________________________________]

SECTION 2: CASE CAPTION

IN THE [________________________________] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [________________________________]

________________________________________
[________________________________],
                    Plaintiff(s),

        v.                                          Case No.: ____________________
                                                    Dept. No.: ____________________
                                                    (Assigned by Clerk)
[________________________________],
                    Defendant(s).
________________________________________

CIVIL COVER SHEET

SECTION 3: NATURE OF CONTROVERSY

Select ONE primary category that best describes the nature of this case.

A. Landlord / Tenant

B. Real Property

C. Torts

D. Contract

E. Construction Defect

F. Probate / Trust

G. Civil Writs

H. Judicial Review / Appeal

I. Business Court

NOTE: If the Business Court checkbox is selected, you must also complete and file the separate Business Court Civil Cover Sheet per the applicable judicial district's rules.

J. Other Civil Filing

SECTION 4: CIVIL CASE FILING TYPE / AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

Select the tier that corresponds to the amount in controversy (exclusive of interest, attorney fees, and costs). The filing fee is based on this tier.

Specific amount claimed: $[________________________________]

SECTION 5: RELIEF SOUGHT

A. Monetary Relief

• ☐ Compensatory damages: $[________________________________]
• ☐ Special damages: $[________________________________]
• ☐ Punitive damages claimed (NRS 42.005)
• ☐ Treble damages claimed (if statutory basis exists)
• ☐ Attorney fees claimed (NRS 18.010)

B. Non-Monetary / Equitable Relief

• ☐ Injunctive relief (temporary/preliminary/permanent)
• ☐ Declaratory judgment
• ☐ Specific performance
• ☐ Quiet title
• ☐ Writ relief
• ☐ Other equitable relief: [________________________________]

SECTION 6: JURY DEMAND

• ☐ Jury trial demanded (NRCP 38; NRS 17.210)
• ☐ Non-jury / bench trial
• ☐ Jury demand to be filed later (must be made not later than the time of the filing of the last pleading directed to the triable issue per NRCP 38(b))

Jury Fees: Jury fees are assessed at the time of trial, not at filing. The party demanding a jury must deposit jury fees as required by court order.

SECTION 7: PARTY INFORMATION

A. Plaintiff(s)

Plaintiff 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Home Address: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]
• Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Trust ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [____]

Plaintiff 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Home Address: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]

☐ Additional plaintiffs listed on attached sheet (total: [____])

IMPORTANT (NRS 19.030): An additional filing fee of $30 is charged for each additional plaintiff beyond the first plaintiff.

B. Defendant(s)

Defendant 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Home Address: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]
• Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Trust ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [____]

Defendant 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Home Address: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Phone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]

☐ Additional defendants listed on attached sheet (total: [____])

SECTION 8: ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY INFORMATION

A. Filing Attorney

• Attorney Name: [________________________________]
• Nevada Bar Number: [________________________________]
• Firm Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Facsimile: [________________________________]
• Email Address: [________________________________]
• Attorney for: ☐ Plaintiff(s) ☐ Defendant(s) ☐ Other: [________________________________]

B. Self-Represented Party (if applicable)

• ☐ Party is self-represented (in proper person / pro se)
• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Email Address: [________________________________]

SECTION 9: RELATED CASES

Are there any related, pending, or previously adjudicated cases involving the same parties or subject matter?

• ☐ No related cases
• ☐ Yes — Provide details below:

Is consolidation or coordination with a related case being sought?

• ☐ Yes — Motion to consolidate to be filed
• ☐ No

SECTION 10: FILING FEE INFORMATION

Filing Fee Structure (NRS Chapter 19)

Filing fees in Nevada are composed of multiple statutory components. Total fees vary by county due to local surcharges. Contact the clerk of court for the exact total.

Eighth Judicial District (Clark County) — Approximate Fees

Second Judicial District (Washoe County) — Approximate Fees

NOTE: Filing fees are set by the Nevada Legislature (NRS Chapter 19) and county commissions, and are subject to change. Always verify the current fee with the specific court clerk before filing.

Payment

• ☐ Filing fee of $[________] paid via Odyssey e-filing (credit/debit card)
• ☐ Filing fee of $[________] paid at the clerk's counter (cash, check, credit/debit card)
• ☐ Fee waiver requested (Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis attached, NRS 12.015)

SECTION 11: SHORT TRIAL PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

The Nevada Short Trial Program (NSTR) provides an expedited trial process for eligible civil cases.

Eligibility Criteria

• ☐ This case is eligible for the Short Trial Program
• ☐ This case is NOT eligible for the Short Trial Program
• ☐ Eligibility to be determined

Short Trial Program Requirements

• Judgment cannot exceed $50,000 per plaintiff (excluding attorney fees and interest)
• Jury of 4, 6, or 8 jurors (parties select at election)
• Three-fourths majority required for verdict
• Abbreviated discovery
• Trial typically completed in one day
• Available in both Clark County (Eighth Judicial District) and Washoe County (Second Judicial District)

Election

• ☐ Plaintiff elects Short Trial Program at this time
• ☐ Plaintiff reserves right to elect Short Trial Program later
• ☐ Plaintiff does not elect Short Trial Program

NOTE: Either party may elect the Short Trial Program. If one party elects, the other party may opt out within 60 days. If both parties agree, the case proceeds under the Short Trial Rules. Free legal assistance may be available through the State Bar of Nevada's Short Trial Program.

SECTION 12: SERVICE OF PROCESS

A. Method of Service Planned

• ☐ Personal service by sheriff / constable
• ☐ Personal service by licensed process server
• ☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested (NRCP 4.2)
• ☐ Service by publication (NRCP 4.4) — requires court order
• ☐ Waiver of service (NRCP 4(d))
• ☐ Service on Secretary of State as agent (for foreign corporations, NRS 14.020)
• ☐ Other (specify): [________________________________]

B. Service Addresses

Defendant 1 Service Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Defendant 2 Service Address (if applicable):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

C. Registered Agent (for entity defendants)

• Registered Agent Name: [________________________________]
• Registered Agent Address: [________________________________]
• NV Secretary of State Entity Number: [________________________________]

SECTION 13: SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

• Interpreter needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Language: [________________________________]
• ADA / disability accommodation needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Describe accommodation: [________________________________]
• Hearing impairment services needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 14: VENUE CERTIFICATION

I certify that venue is proper in [________________________________] County because (check all that apply):

• ☐ The defendant resides in this county (NRS 13.040)
• ☐ The cause of action arose in this county (NRS 13.040)
• ☐ The property at issue is located in this county (NRS 13.040(2))
• ☐ The contract was to be performed in this county (NRS 13.040)
• ☐ The defendant has a principal place of business in this county
• ☐ The defendant was served in this county and no other venue is proper (NRS 13.040)
• ☐ Other statutory basis: [________________________________]

SECTION 15: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, certify that the information provided on this civil cover sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that this cover sheet is filed for administrative purposes and that the information provided will be used by the clerk for case classification and fee assessment.

I further certify that this filing complies with NRCP 11 and that the claims and contentions are warranted by existing law or a nonfrivolous argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law.

Date: [__/__/____]

________________________________________
Signature

________________________________________
Printed Name

________________________________________
NV Bar Number (or "In Proper Person")

________________________________________
Firm Name (if applicable)

________________________________________
Address

________________________________________
City, State, ZIP

________________________________________
Telephone

________________________________________
Email Address

SECTION 16: E-FILING INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

Odyssey E-Filing System

Most Nevada district courts use the Odyssey File & Serve e-filing system.

Portal: https://nevada.tylerhost.net/ofsweb

Pre-Filing Checklist

• ☐ Registered for Odyssey File & Serve account
• ☐ Complaint / petition drafted and finalized
• ☐ Civil cover sheet completed — this form
• ☐ Summons prepared for issuance
• ☐ Filing fee payment method confirmed (credit/debit card)
• ☐ All documents in PDF format
• ☐ Document data entry code included on line 1 of each document (per local rules)
• ☐ Confidential information properly redacted
• ☐ Exhibits and attachments included as separate PDFs

Clark County (Eighth Judicial District) — Local Requirements

• Documents must include a document data entry code at the top left of the first page
• Civil Division is located at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155
• Counter hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Phone: (702) 671-4554

Washoe County (Second Judicial District) — Local Requirements

• Filing Office located at 75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501
• Phone: (775) 328-3110
• Fee schedule effective September 30, 2025

Post-Filing Steps

• ☐ Receive case number and department assignment from clerk
• ☐ Receive issued summons
• ☐ Serve complaint and summons on all defendants within 120 days (NRCP 4(e))
• ☐ File proof of service / return of service
• ☐ Calendar answer deadline (20 days after service; 45 days if served outside Nevada)
• ☐ Attend initial case conference if required by local rules

SECTION 17: PRACTITIONER NOTES

Clark County vs. Washoe County Local Rules

Venue Rules (NRS Chapter 13)

• Actions for recovery of real property or affecting real property: county where property is located (NRS 13.040(2)).
• Actions against a county or city: in that county (NRS 13.040(3)).
• Transitory actions: where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose (NRS 13.040(1)).
• Change of venue may be sought under NRS 13.050 for convenience, impartial trial, or wrong county.

Service of Process Deadlines

• Summons must be served within 120 days of filing the complaint (NRCP 4(e)).
• The defendant has 20 days to answer after personal service within Nevada (NRCP 12(a)).
• If served outside Nevada: 45 days to answer (NRCP 12(a)).
• If served by publication: 45 days from last publication (NRCP 4.4).

Construction Defect Special Procedures (NRS Chapter 40)

Construction defect claims under NRS Chapter 40 require:

• Pre-litigation notice to the contractor (NRS 40.645)
• Contractor's right to repair (NRS 40.647)
• Expert opinion with the complaint
• Special filing requirements

Common Statute of Limitations

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• NRS Chapter 19 (Fees): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-019.html
• NRS Chapter 13 (Venue): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-013.html
• Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/nrcp.html
• Nevada Short Trial Rules: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/NSTR.html
• Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County): https://www.clarkcountycourts.us
• Second Judicial District Court (Washoe County): https://www.washoecourts.com
• Clark County Filing Fee Schedule: http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/res/clerk/civil-criminal-library/legal-forms/Filing-Fee-List.pdf
• Washoe County Fee Schedule: https://www.washoecourts.com/FilingOffice/FeeSchedule
• Nevada Short Trial Program (Clark County): https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/departments/adr/short-trial-program/
• Civil Law Self-Help Center (Forms): https://www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org/forms/district-court-forms

This template is provided by ezel.ai for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws, rules, fees, and procedures change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the Nevada court system and consult a licensed Nevada attorney before filing.