Nev. Rev. Stat. § 240.155

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 240.155 - Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty
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,

is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

NRS 240.155

Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100; 2017, 1516
Amended by 2017, Ch. 284,§1.9, eff. 10/1/2017.
Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100