Use This County Probate Reference Before You File
This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Elko County.
Local Fee Schedule
Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.
Court Rules and Orders
Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.
Clerk and Filing Logistics
Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.
Elko County County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) Guide
Fourth Judicial District Court of Nevada (Elko County) · County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) information · Updated June 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $424 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $0 |
Note: Nevada has NO state probate tax. At filing the Clerk of the District Court collects a base fee under NRS 19.013 plus a value-based supplemental fee under NRS 19.0302 (no supplemental fee for estates of $20,000 or less; $99 for estates over $20,000 but under $300,000; $352 for estates of $300,000 or more), plus statutory county add-ons. The numeric fields below record the statewide statutory base ($72) plus the applicable NRS 19.0302 supplemental for each path; published all-in Elko County totals include additional court-facility and administrative-assessment add-ons. The personal representative's commission is set by NRS 150.020 and attorney compensation by NRS 150.060. Verify the current Elko County filing-fee total with the District Court Clerk before relying on a figure.
Nevada has NO state probate tax. At filing the Clerk of the District Court collects a base fee under NRS 19.013 plus a value-based supplemental fee under NRS 19.0302 (no supplemental fee for estates of $20,000 or less; $99 for estates over $20,000 but under $300,000; $352 for estates of $300,000 or more), plus statutory county add-ons. The numeric fields below record the statewide statutory base ($72) plus the applicable NRS 19.0302 supplemental for each path; published all-in Elko County totals include additional court-facility and administrative-assessment add-ons. The personal representative's commission is set by NRS 150.020 and attorney compensation by NRS 150.060. Verify the current Elko County filing-fee total with the District Court Clerk before relying on a figure.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Source ↗Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
Nevada has no single statewide trial-court case portal; participating district courts use eFileNV (Odyssey File & Serve) for filing and limited case access. Coverage is not complete and document images may be restricted. Confirm case details directly with the Elko County Clerk of the Fourth Judicial District Court.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- 30 days
- Creditor Claims
- 3 months
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- first publication of the notice to creditors
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Sources (8)
- https://www.elkocountynv.net/your_government/district_courts/index.php
- https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court/district_courts
- https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-136.html
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-145.html
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-146.html
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-147.html
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-019.html