National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Nevada?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

There is no fixed timetable for every step in Nevada; the court's calendar sets the pace.

The Nevada eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    10 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    7 judicial days (about 10 calendar days)

    From our guide: “The notice demands, in the alternative, payment of the rent or surrender of the premises before the close of business of the court on the seventh judicial day after the day of service.”

  2. 2Court case

    Varies

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Varies; set by the court

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    2 to 3 days

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    Sheriff posts within 24 hrs; removes 24 to 36 hrs later

    From our guide: “directs the sheriff or constable to post it on the premises within 24 hours after receiving it, and to remove the tenant not earlier than 24 hours and not later than 36 hours after posting”

What can slow it down

  • The 7-day rent notice runs in judicial days, which exclude the day of service, weekends and holidays; if the tenant files an affidavit the case is diverted to a hearing with no stated timeframe.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Nevada eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Nevada scores 9 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (landlord-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Nevada attorney before acting.