Nevada § 240.155 Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty

Nevada Statutes

§ 240.155 — Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty

Nevada § 240.155

Title 19MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS RELATED TO GOVERNMENT AND

Ch. 240Notaries

Appointment and Practice

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.155 (2026).

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1. A notary public who is appointed pursuant to this chapter shall not willfully notarize the signature of a person unless the person is in the presence of the notary public and:

(a)Is known to the notary public; or

(b)If unknown to the notary public, provides a credible witness or documentary evidence of identification to the notary public. 2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175 , a person who:

(a)Violates the provisions of subsection 1; or

(b)Aids and abets a notary public to commit a violation of subsection 1, Ê is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

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1. A notary public who is appointed pursuant to this chapter shall not willfully notarize the signature of a person unless the person is in the presence of the notary public and:
(a) Is known to the notary public; or
(b) If unknown to the notary public, provides a credible witness or documentary evidence of identification to the notary public.
2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175 , a person who:
(a) Violates the provisions of subsection 1; or
(b) Aids and abets a notary public to commit a violation of subsection 1,
Ê is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.