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Research Nevada notary commissions. NotaVeri can automatically cross-reference Nevada notary details against the official state database.
Visit Nevada Official Notary Database
How to Research a Nevada Notary
1. Go to https://esos.nv.gov/NotarySearchOnline/NotarySearchExternal
2. Enter the notary's first name and/or last name.
3. Click Search and review the results.
4. Verify the commission number (certificate of appointment number) and expiration date match.
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2. Enter the notary's first name and/or last name.
3. Click Search and review the results.
4. Verify the commission number (certificate of appointment number) and expiration date match.
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How to Verify a Nevada Notary's Signature
Nevada notaries file their oath of office and bond with the county clerk of the county in which the notary resides.
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Contact the county clerk's office in the county where the notary resides (or resided at the time of notarization).
2. The county clerk maintains the oath of office, bond, and signature specimen on file.
3. Alternatively, contact the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division for commission confirmation.
NV SOS Contact: (775) 684-5708
Email: nvnotary@sos.nv.gov
To verify a notary's signature:
1. Contact the county clerk's office in the county where the notary resides (or resided at the time of notarization).
2. The county clerk maintains the oath of office, bond, and signature specimen on file.
3. Alternatively, contact the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division for commission confirmation.
NV SOS Contact: (775) 684-5708
Email: nvnotary@sos.nv.gov
Verifying Older Nevada Documents
The NV SOS online notary search may only list currently commissioned notaries.
1. Contact the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division at (775) 684-5708 for historical commission records.
2. Provide the notary's name and approximate date of notarization.
3. The county clerk where the notary filed their oath may also have historical records.
Commission term: 4 years (NRS 240.030).
Address: 101 N. Carson St., Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701
1. Contact the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division at (775) 684-5708 for historical commission records.
2. Provide the notary's name and approximate date of notarization.
3. The county clerk where the notary filed their oath may also have historical records.
Commission term: 4 years (NRS 240.030).
Address: 101 N. Carson St., Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701
Nevada Notary Stamp/Seal Requirements
Nevada requires a rubber or mechanical stamp on all notarized documents. An embossed (raised) seal alone has not been required since 1965.
Stamp requirements (NRS 240.040):
- Type: Rubber stamp or other mechanical stamp (includes computer-generated imprints); embossed seal is not required
- Shape: Rectangle, not larger than 1 inch by 2-1/2 inches
- Must include: Notary's name, "Notary Public, State of Nevada", commission expiration date, certificate of appointment number
- May optionally include the Great Seal of Nevada and the word "nonresident" if applicable
- The stamp must produce an indelible, photographically reproducible impression
- Must be kept in a secure location when not in use
- Nevada notaries have statewide jurisdiction
Stamp requirements (NRS 240.040):
- Type: Rubber stamp or other mechanical stamp (includes computer-generated imprints); embossed seal is not required
- Shape: Rectangle, not larger than 1 inch by 2-1/2 inches
- Must include: Notary's name, "Notary Public, State of Nevada", commission expiration date, certificate of appointment number
- May optionally include the Great Seal of Nevada and the word "nonresident" if applicable
- The stamp must produce an indelible, photographically reproducible impression
- Must be kept in a secure location when not in use
- Nevada notaries have statewide jurisdiction
Contacting a Nevada Notary
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We make no warranty regarding its accuracy or completeness.
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Nevada — Contacting the Notary for Verification
Nevada law requires notaries public to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. The journal must be kept in a secure location and is considered a public record. Notaries must retain each journal for 7 years after the date they cease to be a notary public (NRS § 240.120).
Right to inspect:
- The journal is a public record and must be accessible for inspection if requested.
- A notary public shall, upon request and payment of the fee set forth in NRS § 240.100, provide a certified copy of an entry in the journal.
- The fee for a certified copy of a journal entry is $7.50 (NRS § 240.100).
- All fees must be paid in advance, if demanded.
What can be requested:
- Journal entry details: date and time of notarization, type of notarial act, description of the document or proceeding, signature of the person whose signature is being notarized, method of identification (personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence, or credible witness), description of identification credential (type of document, issuing agency, serial or identification number, date of issuance or expiration), fee charged
- Verification based upon credible witness: if a credible witness is used, the journal must include the credible witness's signature.
- Thumbprint: Nevada law does not universally require thumbprints, though notaries may choose to collect them as an additional security measure.
Key considerations:
- A notary must keep the journal in a secure location during any period when not making an entry or notation.
- If a journal is lost or stolen, the notary must file a report with the Secretary of State and the appropriate law enforcement agency.
- Electronic notaries have additional journal requirements under NRS § 240.201 and must maintain electronic journals in compliance with prescribed standards.
- Upon the death of an electronic notary or surrender, revocation, or expiration of registration, specific notice and retention requirements apply (NRS § 240.203).
- Contact: NV Secretary of State Notary Division — (775) 684-5708 or (775) 684-7120 — nvnotary@sos.nv.gov — nvsos.gov/sos/licensing/notary
Relevant statutes: NRS §§ 240.100, 240.120, 240.201, 240.203
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.
Nevada law requires notaries public to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. The journal must be kept in a secure location and is considered a public record. Notaries must retain each journal for 7 years after the date they cease to be a notary public (NRS § 240.120).
Right to inspect:
- The journal is a public record and must be accessible for inspection if requested.
- A notary public shall, upon request and payment of the fee set forth in NRS § 240.100, provide a certified copy of an entry in the journal.
- The fee for a certified copy of a journal entry is $7.50 (NRS § 240.100).
- All fees must be paid in advance, if demanded.
What can be requested:
- Journal entry details: date and time of notarization, type of notarial act, description of the document or proceeding, signature of the person whose signature is being notarized, method of identification (personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence, or credible witness), description of identification credential (type of document, issuing agency, serial or identification number, date of issuance or expiration), fee charged
- Verification based upon credible witness: if a credible witness is used, the journal must include the credible witness's signature.
- Thumbprint: Nevada law does not universally require thumbprints, though notaries may choose to collect them as an additional security measure.
Key considerations:
- A notary must keep the journal in a secure location during any period when not making an entry or notation.
- If a journal is lost or stolen, the notary must file a report with the Secretary of State and the appropriate law enforcement agency.
- Electronic notaries have additional journal requirements under NRS § 240.201 and must maintain electronic journals in compliance with prescribed standards.
- Upon the death of an electronic notary or surrender, revocation, or expiration of registration, specific notice and retention requirements apply (NRS § 240.203).
- Contact: NV Secretary of State Notary Division — (775) 684-5708 or (775) 684-7120 — nvnotary@sos.nv.gov — nvsos.gov/sos/licensing/notary
Relevant statutes: NRS §§ 240.100, 240.120, 240.201, 240.203
This information is provided for general reference only, does not constitute legal advice, and may not reflect current law. Laws and procedures change frequently. We make no warranty regarding accuracy or completeness. Consult a qualified attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before taking action.