NV Notary Qualifications and Commissioning 4

Question 1

A commissioned Nevada notary legally changes her surname after marriage. What must she do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and request an amended commission before notarizing under the new name

Answer

A name change requires notifying the Secretary of State and obtaining an amended commission before using the new name.

Question 2

A Nevada notary moves from Clark County to Washoe County. What is required regarding his commission?

Accepted Answer

He must submit a change of address to the Secretary of State within 30 days

Answer

Notaries must notify the Secretary of State in writing of an address change within 30 days.

Question 3

When may a newly appointed Nevada notary begin performing notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Only after the oath is taken, the bond is filed, and the commission is effective

Answer

All commissioning steps, including the oath and bond filing, must be complete before any notarial act is performed.

Question 4

A person whose Nevada commission expired two years ago wants to be a notary again. What applies to the training requirement?

Accepted Answer

She must retake the approved training course because her commission lapsed

Answer

Applicants whose commissions have expired must complete the mandatory training course again before recommissioning.

Question 5

Which statement about a Nevada notary's official stamp during commissioning is correct?

Accepted Answer

A vendor may only provide a stamp after seeing proof of the notary's commission

Answer

Stamp vendors must require evidence of the commission, such as the certificate of appointment, before producing a stamp.

(NV Notary) Nevada Notary Exam Practice Test