Filing a Consumer Complaint in Nevada
How to report a business to the Nevada Attorney General or consumer agency, and your rights under the state's consumer protection law.
Short answer: File a formal complaint with the Nevada Attorney General's Office using the online complaint form; only formally filed and signed complaints are processed. Nevada Attorney General, Complaints & Constituent Frequently Asked Questions
| Filing a complaint | File a formal complaint with the Nevada Attorney General's Office using the online complaint form; only formally filed and signed complaints are processed. The office says complaints are reviewed within 14 to 45 business days, staff may contact you for more information, and complaints better handled elsewhere are forwarded to the appropriate agency. The Attorney General cannot give legal advice or represent you. Complaints about auto dealers, body shops and garages go to the DMV Compliance Enforcement Division. Phone: 775-684-1100 or 702-486-3420. |
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| Unfair and deceptive practices law | Nevada's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999) lists many deceptive trade practices, including knowingly failing to disclose a material fact in a sale or lease of goods or services and using an unconscionable practice. Any person who is a victim of consumer fraud, which includes a deceptive trade practice under NRS 598.0915 to 598.0925, may sue. If the claimant wins, the court must award any damages sustained, appropriate equitable relief, and the claimant's costs and reasonable attorney's fees. No statutory multiple-damages award for private consumers was found in NRS 41.600. |
Where to get help in Nevada
More Nevada consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Nevada
- Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Nevada
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Nevada
- All Nevada consumer protection rules
FAQ
How do you file a consumer complaint in Nevada?
File a formal complaint with the Nevada Attorney General's Office using the online complaint form; only formally filed and signed complaints are processed. The office says complaints are reviewed within 14 to 45 business days, staff may contact you for more information, and complaints better handled elsewhere are forwarded to the appropriate agency. The Attorney General cannot give legal advice or represent you. Complaints about auto dealers, body shops and garages go to the DMV Compliance Enforcement Division. Phone: 775-684-1100 or 702-486-3420.
What is the consumer protection law in Nevada?
Nevada's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999) lists many deceptive trade practices, including knowingly failing to disclose a material fact in a sale or lease of goods or services and using an unconscionable practice. Any person who is a victim of consumer fraud, which includes a deceptive trade practice under NRS 598.0915 to 598.0925, may sue. If the claimant wins, the court must award any damages sustained, appropriate equitable relief, and the claimant's costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.