Nevada judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Nevada charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 8.75% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 8.75% | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Nevada's post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Nevada post-judgment interest is currently 8.75% — a statutory formula rate under Nev. Rev. Stat. 17.130(2) that resets twice a year. Interest runs from time of SERVICE of the summons and complaint until satisfied, EXCEPT amounts representing FUTURE damages, which draw interest only…
→ Full Nevada post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Nevada's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Nevada prejudgment interest is currently 8.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under NRS 99.040 that resets twice a year. Prejudgment interest in Nevada is generally limited to LIQUIDATED / readily ASCERTAINABLE sums.
→ Full Nevada prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Nevada?
As of July 1, 2026, the Nevada post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Nevada judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Nevada?
Nevada's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Prejudgment interest in Nevada is generally limited to LIQUIDATED / readily ASCERTAINABLE sums.
Is Nevada judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Nevada prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.