NRS 240.018
Courses of study for mandatory training of notaries public

  • fees
  • persons required to enroll in and successfully complete course of study
  • Notary Public Training Account
  • disposition of excess fees.

1.

The Secretary of State may:

(a)

Provide courses of study for the mandatory training of notaries public. Such courses of study:

(1)

Must include at least 3 hours of instruction and an examination relating to the functions and duties of notaries public; and

(2)

May be conducted in person or online by the Secretary of State or a vendor approved by the Secretary of State.

(b)

Charge a reasonable fee to each person who enrolls in a course of study for the mandatory training of notaries public.

2.

A course of study provided pursuant to this section must comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 240.017.

3.

The following persons are required to enroll in and successfully complete a course of study provided pursuant to this section:

(a)

A person applying for appointment as a notary public for the first time.

(b)

A person renewing his or her appointment as a notary public.

(c)

A person who has committed a violation of this chapter or whose appointment as a notary public has been suspended, and who has been required by the Secretary of State to enroll in a course of study provided pursuant to this section.

4.

The Secretary of State shall deposit the fees collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 in the Notary Public Training Account which is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Secretary of State. Any interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid. The money in the Account may be expended:

(a)

To pay for expenses related to providing courses of study for the mandatory training of notaries public, including, without limitation, the rental of rooms and other facilities, advertising, travel and the printing and preparation of course materials; or

(b)

For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.

5.

At the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of State shall reconcile the amount of the fees collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 and the expenses related to administering the training of notaries public pursuant to this chapter and deposit any excess fees received with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.

Source: Section 240.018 — Courses of study for mandatory training of notaries public; fees; persons required to enroll in and successfully complete course of study; Notary Public Training Account; disposition of excess fees., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-240.­html#NRS240Sec018.

240.010
Appointment by Secretary of State 240.015
General qualifications 240.017
Regulations of Secretary of State. 240.018
Courses of study for mandatory training of notaries public 240.020
Powers limited to areas within this State 240.030
Application for appointment 240.031
Annual submission of copy of business license by resident of adjoining state. 240.033
Requirements for bond 240.036
Amended certificate of appointment: Required for certain changes in information 240.040
Use of stamp 240.045
Replacement of lost or inoperable stamp 240.051
Actions required upon resignation or death of notary public. 240.060
Powers of notary public. 240.061
Performance of authorized notarial acts 240.062
Personal knowledge of identity. 240.063
Evidentiary effect of signature 240.065
Restrictions on powers of notary public 240.075
Prohibited acts. 240.085
Advertisements in language other than English to contain notice if notary public is not an attorney 240.100
Fees for services 240.110
Posting of table of fees. 240.120
Journal of notarial acts: Duty to maintain 240.130
Only authorized fees to be charged. 240.143
Unlawful possession of certain personal property of notary public. 240.145
Unlawful reproduction or use of completed notarial certificate 240.147
Unlawful destruction, defacement or concealment of notarial record. 240.150
Liability for misconduct or neglect 240.0155
Prohibition on collecting social security numbers or alternative personally identifying number from notary public or applicant for appointment as notary public. 240.155
Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 240.018’s source at nv​.us