Quick answer: In Nevada, each support payment is a judgment by operation of law when it is due, and the court includes interest at the NRS 99.040 rate (the Nevada prime rate plus 2%) from the time each amount became due, with attorney’s fees unless there is undue hardship. There is no time limit to collect arrears.
This Nevada child support arrears calculator adds up the unpaid installments and interest at the rate you enter under NRS 125B.140, and flags the license, DMV and passport thresholds. The rate is the prime rate on the preceding January 1 or July 1 plus 2%, so enter the rate that applies to your order.
Nevada child support arrears and interest at a glance
| Rule | What Nevada says |
|---|---|
| Judgment | Each payment is a judgment by operation of law on or after its due date (NRS 125B.140(1)(a)) |
| Interest | At the NRS 99.040 rate from the time each amount became due, until paid (125B.140(2)(c)); that rate is the Nevada prime rate on the preceding January 1 or July 1 plus 2% (NRS 99.040) |
| Hearing | Before execution the parent gets a certified-mail notice and 20 days to ask for a hearing limited to the amount of arrears and jurisdiction (125B.140(2)) |
| Time limit | None to collect arrears or reimburse public assistance when a court has issued an order (NRS 125B.050(3)) |
| Liens | A recorded order becomes a lien on the parent’s real and personal property in the county (NRS 125B.142) |
| Licenses and DMV | More than $1,000 owed and delinquent at least 2 months; 30 days to pay or ask for a hearing (NRS 425.500; 425.510) |
How do child support arrears work in Nevada?
- Interest and method. See the Nevada child support interest rate.
- Collection. See what happens if you do not pay child support in Nevada.
- Time limits and forgiveness. See whether Nevada child support arrears expire or can be forgiven.
What does this arrears calculator check?
You enter the monthly support, the number of installments unpaid and the annual rate. The calculator adds interest from each due date as a simple scenario and flags the judgment, the more-than-$1,000-and-2-months license and DMV trigger, and the $2,500 passport line. It does not model partial payments. To change the amount going forward, see the Nevada child support modification calculator, and for when the obligation stops, the Nevada child support end date calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada charge interest on child support arrears?
Yes. The court includes interest at the rate established under NRS 99.040 from the time each amount became due, and it keeps accruing until paid.
What is the Nevada interest rate on child support?
The NRS 99.040 rate: the prime rate at the largest Nevada bank on the January 1 or July 1 preceding, plus 2%, adjusted each January 1 and July 1.
Is there a time limit to collect Nevada child support arrears?
No. When a court has issued an order, there is no limitation on the time to collect arrearages.
When can a Nevada license or driver's license be reported for unpaid child support?
When the person owes more than $1,000 that is past due and is delinquent at least 2 months, after a notice that gives 30 days to pay or ask for a hearing.
Does Nevada add attorney's fees to child support arrears?
The court includes a reasonable attorney's fee for the arrearage proceeding unless the parent would face an undue hardship.