NV Notary Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Nevada law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature?
- $7.50 (Correct answer)
- $5.00
- $2.50
- $10.00
Correct answer: $7.50
NRS 240.100 caps the fee for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature at $7.50.
Question 2: A Nevada notary is asked to notarize a document for their spouse. What does Nevada law require?
- The notary must decline because a spouse is a prohibited party (Correct answer)
- The notary may proceed if the spouse shows ID
- The notary may proceed if another witness is present
- The notary may proceed but must waive the fee
Correct 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.
Question 3: How long is the term of a Nevada notary public appointment?
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 6 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 4 years
A Nevada notary commission is issued for a term of 4 years under NRS 240.010.
Question 4: Which of the following must a Nevada notary do before beginning to perform notarial acts?
- Take an oath of office and file a $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk (Correct answer)
- Register their signature with the Attorney General
- Pass a fingerprint background check with the FBI
- Publish notice of appointment in a local newspaper
Correct 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.
Question 5: A Nevada notary moves to a new home within the same county. What must the notary do?
- Submit a change of address to the Secretary of State within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Nothing, because the county did not change
- Apply for an entirely new commission
- Notify only the county clerk within 90 days
Correct 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.
Question 6: Under Nevada law, which act is a notary specifically prohibited from performing?
- Certifying a photocopy of a birth certificate (Correct answer)
- Administering an oath to a public officer
- Executing a jurat on an affidavit
- Certifying a copy of a private business contract
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the consequence if a Nevada notary willfully notarizes a signature when the signer did not appear before them?
- It is a category of misconduct that can result in a gross misdemeanor and revocation of the commission (Correct answer)
- It is only a civil infraction with a $50 fine
- It is permitted if the notary knows the signer personally
- It results in automatic suspension for 30 days only
Correct 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.
NV Notary Laws and Regulations 2
Under Nevada law, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for administering an oath or affirmation without a signature?