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Washoe County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

Yes

E-Filing Available

3 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Nevada does not have a single complete statewide unified case index; participating courts publish records through the Nevada eCourt public portal, and the Second Judicial District Court also offers its own case search for probate cases (which begin with the prefix 'PR'). Coverage is not complete and document images may be limited; confirm case details directly with the Washoe County Clerk / Second Judicial District Court.

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County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) Website

Go straight to the County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$424
Summary Administration$171
Set Aside Petition$171
Small Estate Affidavit$0

Filing Options

in person
e file

E-filing portal: https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period3 months

County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) Information

Second Judicial District Court (Washoe County)

75 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501

Phone: (775) 328-3110

Hours: Monday through Friday, business hours

County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Washoe County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Washoe County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 22, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Nevada can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.