Process Server Laws in Nevada

NRS 171.106; NRS 171.114

Arrest warrants in Nevada are issued by a magistrate upon a showing of probable cause under NRS 171.106. Warrants are directed to and executed by any peace officer in the state. The officer executing the warrant must inform the defendant of the charge and show the warrant if requested. Private process servers have no authority to execute criminal arrest warrants in Nevada.

NRS 174.355; NRS Chapter 648

Criminal subpoenas in Nevada are governed by NRS 174.355 and may be served by any person who is not a party and is at least 18 years of age, consistent with the general service rules. Service is made by delivering a copy to the witness personally. Licensed process servers under NRS Chapter 648 may serve criminal subpoenas. The subpoena must state the name of the court, the title of the proceeding, and command attendance at a specified time and place.

NRS 171.104; NRCP Rule 4

Criminal summons in Nevada are issued by the justice of the peace, judge, or magistrate and served by a peace officer or other person authorized by law. Under NRS 171.104, a criminal summons may be served in the same manner as a civil summons under NRCP Rule 4 when the offense is a misdemeanor. For felonies and gross misdemeanors, arrest warrants rather than summons are the standard mechanism. Private process servers are generally not authorized to serve criminal process.

NRS 171.116; NRS 14.025

The officer executing a criminal warrant must make a return to the issuing magistrate or court, stating the manner of execution, the date, and the place of arrest. For criminal subpoenas, proof of service is made by filing a declaration or affidavit of service with the court, stating the date, time, and manner of service. Licensed servers must include their NRS 648 license number on all proofs of service per NRS 14.025.

NRS 125A.305; NRCP Rule 4; NRS 125C.010

Custody proceedings are filed in the district court, family division, in the county where the child has lived for the preceding 6 months under NRS 125A.305 (UCCJEA). Service on the other parent follows NRCP Rule 4 methods — personal service, substitute service, or service by publication if the respondent cannot be found after diligent search. The respondent has 21 days to answer after service.

NRS 125.020; NRCP Rules 4, 4.2(a)(2)

Divorce complaints in Nevada are filed in the district court of the county where either party resides. Service follows NRCP Rule 4.2(a)(2) for personal service or substitute service at the defendant's dwelling with a person of suitable age and discretion. Nevada requires 6 weeks of residency before filing for divorce under NRS 125.020. The defendant has 21 days after service to file a responsive pleading.

NRS 62C.010; NRS 62C.030

Juvenile proceedings in Nevada are governed by NRS Chapter 62C. Summons in juvenile cases are served on the child (if 14 or older), parents, guardians, and custodians by personal delivery or substitute service. Service by publication is permitted when a party cannot be located after diligent search. The court may also authorize service by certified mail with return receipt.

NRS 33.020; NRS 33.030; NRCP Rule 4

Applications for temporary protective orders (TPOs) are filed under NRS 33.020. The court may issue an ex parte TPO upon a showing of immediate harm. The TPO and notice of hearing must be served on the adverse party by a law enforcement officer, licensed process server, or any person authorized under NRCP Rule 4. Service must be completed before the hearing. An extended order may last up to 1 year, with renewal possible.

NRS 128.060; NRS 128.070

Petitions for termination of parental rights are filed in juvenile court under NRS 128.060. Notice must be personally served on each parent whose rights may be terminated, along with a copy of the petition. If a parent cannot be located after diligent search, the court may authorize service by publication for 4 successive weeks. The hearing cannot occur less than 10 days after completion of service.

NRCP 4.2(a): personal delivery or leave at dwelling with suitable person. NRCP

In Nevada, process may be served by a sheriff, constable, or any person who is at least 18 and not a party (NRCP Rule 4(c)). Personal service is preferred. Nevada also allows service by publication after court approval when the defendant cannot be found after diligent search.

NRS 155.020; NRS 147.040

The personal representative must publish a notice to creditors in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for 3 successive weeks under NRS 155.020. Known creditors must be mailed actual notice within 30 days of appointment. Creditors have 90 days from the date of first publication (or 30 days from actual notice, whichever is later) to file claims. Claims not filed within the limitations period are barred under NRS 147.040.

NRS 159.0485; NRS 159.044; NRS 159.047

Guardianship petitions are filed in the district court of the county where the proposed protected person resides. Notice of the hearing must be personally served on the proposed protected person at least 10 days before the hearing. Notice must also be given to the spouse, adult children, parents, and any existing guardian, by personal service or certified mail with return receipt. The court appoints an attorney to represent the proposed protected person under NRS 159.0485.

NRS 146.080

Estates valued at $25,000 or less in personal property may be transferred by affidavit without formal probate under NRS 146.080. The affidavit may be presented 40 days after the decedent's death. No publication or court filing is required for the affidavit procedure, but the affiant must certify under penalty of perjury that all debts have been paid or provided for.

NRS 137.010; NRCP Rule 4

A will contest must be filed within 120 days after the date the will is admitted to probate under NRS 137.010. All interested persons must be served with notice of the contest per NRCP Rule 4. The contestant must establish that the will was not validly executed, the testator lacked capacity, or the will was the product of undue influence or fraud.

Yes for business of serving process: NRS 648.060/648.110 (license ≥21, 2yr exp, Private Investigator's Licensing Board). Exempt ≤3x/yr no pay. Employees registered NRS 648.1493. NRS Ch. 648

NRCP 4(c)(3): sheriff/deputy or person ≥18 not party. NRCP

NRCP 4(d): affidavit by server; NRS 14.025 requires details/license # or exemption reason. Notarized or penalty of perjury declaration (NRS 53.045). NRS 14.025

Nevada has no mandatory form; NRS § 53.045 accepts declarations. NRCP 4(d) governs proof of service.

Nevada does not have a mandatory statewide form. NRCP 4(d) requires an affidavit of service. The Self-Help Center provides a general Affidavit of Service template. Las Vegas small claims has separate proof forms for plaintiff/counterplaintiff. Generic declarations are accepted under NRS § 53.045. The Mighty Affidavit Generator automatically selects the correct proof of service template for Nevada and fills it with your job data.

No specific statute; general assault NRS 200.471 may apply but process servers not explicitly protected class

NRS 14.090: Gated - leave with guard or court-ordered mail. NRS 14.090

NRCP 4.4(c): court order after other methods impracticable. NRCP

NRCP 45(b): ≥18 non-party, personal/substituted per NRCP 4. Criminal similar NRS 174.315. NRCP 45

NRS 73.030; NRS 73.060

The defendant must appear on the date set for trial, which is not less than 10 nor more than 20 days after service under NRS 73.030. If the defendant fails to appear, the court may enter a default judgment. No formal written answer is required in Nevada small claims court — the defendant presents their defense orally at the hearing. Either party may appeal to district court within 5 judicial days of judgment.

NRS 73.010; NRS 73.030; NRCP Rule 4

Small claims actions in Nevada are limited to $10,000 and are filed in the justice court of the township where the defendant resides or where the cause of action arose under NRS 73.010. Service may be made by personal delivery, substitute service at the defendant's dwelling, or certified mail with return receipt requested. Licensed process servers under NRS Chapter 648 may serve small claims documents. The constable or sheriff may also serve.

No special rules; follows NRCP 4 and NRS Ch. 14. NRCP

Rule 5.5

Personal per JCRCP 4/NRS Ch. 14 or court-approved certified mail. LVJC Rule 5.5. LVJC Rules

120-day limit NRCP 4(e); unlicensed business service voids judgment NRS 14.027; Sunday permissible; gated NRS 14.090. No time/day restrictions found

NRCP 4.2(a)(2): leave at dwelling with suitable resident ≥ age/discretion, not adverse. NRCP

NRS 484A.750; NRS 483.443

If a defendant fails to appear on a traffic citation, the court issues a bench warrant for arrest under NRS 484A.750. Additionally, the DMV may suspend the defendant's driver's license under NRS 483.443 until the case is resolved. A $100 civil penalty may be imposed for failure to appear. The court may also charge the defendant with the misdemeanor offense of failure to appear under NRS 484A.750.

NRS 484A.730; NRS 484A.740

Nevada traffic citations are issued by law enforcement officers at the scene of the violation under NRS 484A.730. The citation serves as the complaint and summons, commanding the defendant to appear in justice court or municipal court on the specified date. The defendant signs a written promise to appear. No separate process service is required — the citation is self-executing upon issuance.