Nevada 3-Day Eviction Notice Overview
Nevada Does Not Use 3-Day Notices
Nevada requires a 7 Judicial Days notice under NRS 40.253. A 3-day notice is not valid in Nevada.
Nevada's landlord-tenant law is found in NRS Chapter 118A (residential tenancies) and NRS Chapter 40 (summary eviction). AB486, signed in 2019, significantly changed Nevada's eviction process by extending the notice period from 5 calendar days to 7 judicial days for non-payment. This effectively doubled the notice period when accounting for weekends. Nevada Justice Courts handle eviction cases through a summary eviction process that includes an affidavit-based procedure.
7 Judicial Days
Notice period
$55-$75
Filing fee
NRS
Governing law
3-6 Wks
Court process
Nevada's Actual Notice Period
Nevada requires a 7 judicial days notice under NRS 40.253. Using the wrong notice period is one of the most common grounds for dismissal in Justice Court.
7 Judicial Days Notice (NRS 40.253)
The landlord must deliver a written notice giving the tenant the required time to pay rent or vacate. The notice must state the exact amount of past-due rent. If the tenant pays in full within the notice period, the notice is void and the tenancy continues.
Nevada Legal Requirements
- Written Notice: Must be in writing under Nevada law
- Rent Amount: State the exact dollar amount of past-due rent owed
- Notice Period: Allow 7 judicial days for the tenant to pay or vacate
- Property Address: Include the complete rental property address
- Tenant Names: Include all tenants named on the lease agreement
- Proper Service: Use an approved service method under Nevada law
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Nevada
Personal Delivery
Hand the notice directly to the tenant. Use a witness or process server to document delivery
Posting and Mailing
If personal delivery fails, post the notice on the door and mail a copy by certified or first-class mail
Wait the Full Notice Period
Allow the full 7 judicial days to pass. The day of service does not count as day one
File in Justice Court
After the notice period expires without payment, file the eviction complaint with proof of service
Nevada Eviction Timeline
After the notice period expires, the landlord files in Justice Court. The court issues a summons and schedules a hearing, typically within 7 to 21 days. If the landlord prevails, the court enters a judgment for possession, and the sheriff or constable executes the writ.
Total timeline from initial notice to physical removal is typically 3-6 wks for uncontested cases. Contested cases with defenses, counterclaims, or appeals can add several weeks to the process.
Nevada Court Fees & Costs
| Fee / Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Court Filing Fee | $55-$75 |
| Service of Process | $25 - $75 |
| Writ of Possession | $30 - $75 |
| Attorney Fees (if hired) | $500 - $2,500 |
Sample Nevada Eviction Notice
Below is a preview of a Nevada-compliant notice under NRS 40.253.
7 JUDICIAL DAYS NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
STATE OF NEVADA
Pursuant to NRS 40.253
TO TENANT(S):
Name: [Tenant Full Name]
PREMISES:
Address: [Address, City, NV ZIP]
RENT DUE:
$[Amount] for [Period]
NEVADA COMPLIANCE
This notice complies with NRS 40.253 requiring a 7 Judicial Days notice period.