Where to file bankruptcy in Nevada

Which Nevada court you file in, its divisions and phone, and what happens after you file.

Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.

Short answer

Nevada has one bankruptcy court with two offices. You file there if you lived (were domiciled) in Nevada for most of the 180 days before filing.

Federal bankruptcy courts
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada

Which court you file in, in Nevada

Nevada has one bankruptcy court with two offices. You file there if you lived (were domiciled) in Nevada for most of the 180 days before filing. The office depends on the county of your address: Las Vegas for Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye counties, Reno for the rest. See the court's table under 'Where do I file?': https://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/filing/frequently-asked-questions/

Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada

Divisions: Las Vegas (Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye counties); Reno (all other counties)

Clerk's phone: (702) 527-7000 (Las Vegas); (775) 326-2100 (Reno)

Court's self-help page

In nearby states

  • California: Central District, Eastern District, Northern District and Southern District
  • Utah: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah
  • Idaho: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho

Steps to file in Nevada

  1. Pick the right court

    The court is set by where you lived for most of the past 180 days.

  2. Check local rules

    Court websites: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada.

  3. Take credit counseling

    Use an approved agency. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.

  4. Get the forms ready

    Get the official bankruptcy forms.

Free legal help in Nevada

Questions about filing in Nevada

Which bankruptcy court do I use in Nevada?

Nevada has one bankruptcy court with two offices. You file there if you lived (were domiciled) in Nevada for most of the 180 days before filing. The office depends on the county of your address: Las Vegas for Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye counties, Reno for the rest. See the court's table under 'Where do I file?': https://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/filing/frequently-asked-questions/

What income passes the means test in Nevada?

For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $72,222; 2 people: $87,914; 3 people: $101,638; 4 people: $114,110; Each extra person: +$11,100.

Who helps with bankruptcy for free in Nevada?

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Consumer Rights Project (bankruptcy; weekly free bankruptcy education class), Northern Nevada Legal Aid, Bankruptcy Court Facilitator Program (Reno) and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada: Legal Services page.

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