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Small Claims Court in Storey County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Storey County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Storey County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Virginia City
Storey County Justice Court
800 South C Street (Mailing: P.O. Box 674), Virginia City, NV, 89440
(775) 847-0962
2
Virginia City
Storey County Clerk's Office
26 S B St, Virginia City, NV, 89440

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.

Storey County has 2 courthouses listed above; Storey County Justice Court is one of them. Storey County covers 2 ZIP codes, including the Sparks and Virginia City areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Storey County

Small claims in Storey County

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.

Where Storey County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Storey County Justice Court

800 South C Street (Mailing: P.O. Box 674), Virginia City, NV 89440
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Storey County Clerk's Office

26 S B St, Virginia City, NV 89440
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Storey County at a glance

Population4,112
Court sits inVirginia City
Court systemNevada Justice Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county2
Towns and cities2
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Storey County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Sparks, Virginia City.

ZIP codes:

8943789440

Storey County in context

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.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Storey County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Storey County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$78–$198
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Nevada

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Storey County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $1,000: $78
  • Claims up to $2,500: $98
  • Claims up to $5,000: $118
  • Claims up to $7,500: $158
  • Claims over $7,500: $198
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouses listed above
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FAQ

Storey County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$78–$198.
Where do you file?+
At Storey County Justice Court, Storey County Clerk's Office.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Storey County Justice Court, 800 South C Street (Mailing: P.O. Box 674), Virginia City, NV 89440. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (775) 847-0962.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Sparks, Virginia City.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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