General Notary Information
Important Information Regarding the Appointment of a Notary Public
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007
Mandatory Training for Notary Public Appointment
The following persons will be required to complete a 4 hour notary public education class conducted by the Nevada Secretary of State's Notary Division (pursuant to AB 533, passed by the 2007 Legislature):
- Anyone applying to be a notary public for the first time;
- Anyone renewing their appointment as a notary public, if their appointment as a notary public has expired for a period greater than 1 year; or
- Anyone renewing an appointment as a notary public, who, if during preceding 4 years has been fined for failing to comply with a statute or regulation of the State of Nevada
View notary education class schedule
For additional questions regarding notary public appointments or education, please contact 775-684-5708.
- How to Become a Nevada Notary if you are a Resident of Nevada
- How to Become a Nevada Notary if you are a Resident of a Bordering State
How to Become a Nevada Notary if you are a Resident of Nevada
To become a notary you must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident; (2) be at least 18 years of age; (3) be a resident of the state; and (4) possess your civil rights (a felon cannot be a notary). You enter into a bond to the State of Nevada in the sum of $10,000. The bond is filed with the county clerk of the county in which you reside. You are then given your oath and the clerk gives you a filing notice. Submit the notary application, filing notice, and an application fee of $35 to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will issue a Certificate of Appointment.
Each notary must obtain a stamp for authenticating notarial acts. You will need a certified copy of your Certificate of Appointment to obtain a notary stamp. You must also maintain a journal of all transactions. Your application remains on file with the Secretary of State.
How to Become a Nevada Notary if you are a Resident of a Bordering State
To become a non-resident notary, you must meet the same qualifications as stated above, except you must be a resident of a bordering state instead of Nevada. In addition, you must be employed in Nevada. You will submit two affidavits. You will need to submit the "Non-resident Notary Public Affidavit" and your employer will need to complete the "Affidavit of Applicant's Employer." If you are self-employed, you will complete the "Affidavit of Self-Employer Applicant."
The only states that qualify as a boarding state are as follows:California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho & Arizona.
Follow the same procedure as above, submitting the appropriate affidavits with your application, filing notice, and application fee to the Secretary of State.