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The forms you find here are just a beginning and might not have everything you need. Different courts have different rules, so it's important to ask the clerk of the court to make sure you're doing things the right way. You can find more help and forms at self-help centers and court websites in Nevada. There are also other helpful books and legal forms you can use. If you need more help, you can call, email, or chat with the Law Library.

Nevada Forms

The forms provided are a starting point, not a complete list. They offer ideas on content and style, but courts may have unique requirements. Contact the clerk of the court where your case will be filed to ensure compliance with formatting, content, and procedural rules.

Start your Nevada forms search with self-help centers and court websites:

State of Nevada Self-Help Center This link opens in a new window
Provides information and forms on the following topics: appeals, going to court, divorce, child support, guardianship, name changes, adoption, and more.
Family Law Self-Help Center This link opens in a new window
Provides information and forms on the following family law topics: divorce, name changes, guardianship, domestic violence protection orders, adoptions, termination of parental rights, and more.
Civil Law Self-Help Center This link opens in a new window
Provides information and forms on the following civil law topics: evictions & housing, small claims, probate, lawsuits and judgments for money, and more.
Blank Pleading Paper This link opens in a new window
Washoe County has blank pleading paper with lines.
Cover Sheet This link opens in a new window
The Clark County Law Library has a basic cover sheet. The document includes instructions and a diagram on how to prepare the document for filing in the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Second Judicial District Court Forms & Packets (Washoe County) This link opens in a new window
Forms approved for use in the Second Judicial District Court including family (e.g., divorce, guardianship, motions, etc.) and general jurisdiction (e.g., foreclosure, probate, etc.) related forms.
Nevada Legal Kiosk This link opens in a new window
An interactive site that directs you to legal information and resources related to your issue. You can also join a virtual meeting or court hearing on this site.
Protection Orders This link opens in a new window
Also know as "restraining orders" in other jurisdictions. There are two types of protection orders in Nevada, Domestic Violence, issued through the Family Court, and Protective Orders against Harassment and Stalking, issued through the Justice Court.
Access to Justice Commission This link opens in a new window
An overview of legal services programs, pro bono services, and self-help services available to Nevadans.
Southern Nevada Senior Law Program This link opens in a new window
Assists seniors (60+ years old) with evictions/housing, elder exploitation and abuse, consumer assistance, government benefits, and wills and estate planning, including creating a health care power of attorney form.

Nevada Appellate Forms

Includes Notice of Appeal, Certificate of Service, Docketing Statement, Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief and more forms.

Appellate Practice Forms - Supreme Court of Nevada This link opens in a new window
These documents are provided in Microsoft Word format for ease of use. Please note that all documents must be saved as a PDF document before electronic filing. These Word documents are forms and do not need to be put into edit mode to be filled out or saved. Microsoft Word will not allow you to put these forms into edit mode.
Self Help Pro Se Appellate Forms - Supreme Court of Nevada This link opens in a new window
These documents are provided in Microsoft Word format for ease of use. Please note that all documents must be saved as a PDF document before electronic filing. These Word documents are forms and do not need to be put into edit mode to be filled out or saved. Microsoft Word will not allow you to put these forms into edit mode.
How to Appeal - State of Nevada Self-Help Center This link opens in a new window
This information generally covers appeals for district court civil cases and family cases. It does not cover criminal appeals. An appeal is a request for a higher court to review a final judgment from a lower court.

Additional Resources for Legal Forms

The Basics of Court Forms This link opens in a new window
From the State of Nevada Self-Help Center, "Learn how to find and fill out legal forms, how to create your own legal documents, and how to file documents with the court."
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) This link opens in a new window
Includes statutory forms, such as power of attorney and writs.
Nevada Court Rules This link opens in a new window
Includes formatting, content, and procedural requirements for filing legal forms.
Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure This link opens in a new window
Rules that govern the procedure of the Nevada Supreme Court and the Nevada Court of Appeals.
Find a Court This link opens in a new window
List of Nevada appellate courts, district courts, justice courts, and municipal courts.
Nevada State Documents Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Includes a page on where to find some Nevada practice forms.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Law Library at (775) 684-1640, reference@nvcourts.nv.gov, or chat.

Non-English Forms and Support Services

Translated Legal Forms

Since January 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library has been awarded three grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR). The Nevada Supreme Court Law Library used 100% of grant funds to translate standardized divorce, custody, family law, name change, and guardianship self-help legal forms to ensure self-represented litigants of limited English proficiency (LEP) in Nevada have equal access to court services.

Support Services for Non-English Speakers

Nevada State Language Access Plan This link opens in a new window
The Nevada State Language Access Plan (LAP) provides guidance on implementing policies in Nevada courts, serves as a foundation for training employees to assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, and informs LEP individuals about available language resources.
Court Interpreter: Program Overview This link opens in a new window
Overview of the development of court interpreter programs.
Court Interpreter: Courtroom Resources This link opens in a new window
Includes resources for working with interpreters, translation information and resources, other courtroom resources, and state court language access resources.
FAQs about Court Interpreters This link opens in a new window
The Civil Law Self-Help Center provides answers to questions about bringing an interpreter to court.
Free Legal Classes (in Spanish) This link opens in a new window
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV provides classes and/or materials in Spanish on the following topics: divorce, paternity/child custody, bankruptcy, criminal record sealing, litigation & trial preparation, and family law forms.

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