Nevada Notary Requirements

A Nevada notary public commission is valid for 4 years from the date of issue. Renewal requires reapplying through the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division before the term expires.

Nevada charges $35 as the application fee to the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division. Additional costs may include the surety bond, official seal or stamp, and required journal.

Yes. Nevada requires a notary surety bond of $10,000. The bond protects the public against errors or misconduct by the notary; it is purchased from a licensed surety company, not the state.

Yes. Nevada requires a notary journal for every official act. The journal is a permanent record subject to inspection by the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division and must be retained for the period specified in state law.

Yes. Nevada notaries must affix an official seal or stamp to every notarial act they perform. The seal must be obtained from an authorized vendor and meet the format requirements set by the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division.

No. Nevada does not currently authorize remote online notarization. In-person notarization remains the only recognized method, though state law in this area changes rapidly — verify with the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division before declining a remote request.

Nevada notaries may verify a signer's identity using the following methods: Personal Knowledge, Government-Issued ID, and Credible Witness. Each method has its own evidentiary weight — government-issued photo ID is the most common.

Yes. Nevada sets statutory maximum fees per notarial act. Charging more than the cap is a violation and may result in commission discipline. Per NRS 240.100: Acknowledgment $5 first signature/$2.50 additional; Jurat $5 per signature; Oath/affirmation $2.50; Certified copy $2.50; Marriage $75 (if possesses certificate); RON $25 per signature (acknowledgment, jurat, oath)

Nevada notaries are commissioned and regulated by the Nevada Secretary of State - Notary Division. Application, renewal, and disciplinary processes are administered through their official website.

Yes. Nevada is one of a small number of states that authorize notaries public to solemnize marriages. The exact ceremony format and recordkeeping requirements are governed by both notary law and family law in the state — consult both before officiating.

Yes. Nevada authorizes in-person electronic notarization, where the signer is physically present but the document and signature are electronic. This is distinct from remote online notarization (RON), which uses live video for an out-of-state signer.

Nevada notaries are authorized to perform 12 of the 14 canonical notarial acts tracked in this guide, including Acknowledgment, Jurat, Oath / Affirmation, and Affidavit. See the Authorized Services section above for the full list.