Laws and Regulations Flashcards

Under Nevada law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature?

Answer: $7.50

NRS 240.100 caps the fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature at $7.50.

A Nevada notary is asked to notarize a document for their spouse. What does Nevada law require?

Answer: The notary must decline because a spouse is a prohibited party

NRS 240.065 prohibits a notary from notarizing for a spouse or anyone related by marriage or adoption.

How long is the term of a Nevada notary public appointment?

Answer: 4 years

A Nevada notary commission is issued for a term of 4 years under NRS 240.010.

Which of the following must a Nevada notary do before beginning to perform notarial acts?

Answer: Take an oath of office and file a $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk

NRS 240.030 requires the notary to take an oath and file a $10,000 bond with the clerk of the county where the notary resides.

A Nevada notary moves to a new home within the same county. What must the notary do?

Answer: Submit a change of address to the Secretary of State within 30 days

NRS 240.036 requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State of an address change within 30 days.

Under Nevada law, which act is a notary specifically prohibited from performing?

Answer: Certifying a photocopy of a birth certificate

Nevada notaries may not certify copies of vital records such as birth, death, or marriage certificates, which must come from the issuing agency.

What is the consequence if a Nevada notary willfully notarizes a signature when the signer did not appear before them?

Answer: It is a category of misconduct that can result in a gross misdemeanor and revocation of the commission

Willfully notarizing without personal appearance violates NRS 240.075 and can bring criminal penalties and loss of the commission.