NRS 240.040
Use of stamp

  • embossed notarial seal not required
  • requirements of stamp
  • storage of stamp.

Mentioned in

Statutory References for Notary Seal Requirements

Texas Secretary of State, July 1, 2020

“The below list of U.S. states and territories indicates whether a notary public in that jurisdiction is required to validate notarial acts by affixing an official seal. The list also includes the source where the Texas secretary of state obtained the information…”
 
Bibliographic info

1.

The statement required by paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 240.1655 must:

(a)

Be imprinted in indelible, photographically reproducible ink with a rubber or other mechanical stamp; and

(b)

Set forth:

(1)

The name of the notary public;

(2)

The phrase “Notary Public, State of Nevada”;

(3)

The date on which the appointment of the notary public expires;

(4)

The number of the certificate of appointment of the notary public;

(5)

If the notary public so desires, the Great Seal of the State of Nevada; and

(6)

If the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the word “nonresident.”

2.

After July 1, 1965, an embossed notarial seal is not required on notarized documents.

3.

The stamp required pursuant to subsection 1 must:

(a)

Be a rectangle, not larger than 1 inch by 2 1/2 inches, and may contain a border design; and

(b)

Produce a legible imprint.

4.

A notary public shall not affix his or her stamp over printed material.

5.

A notary public shall keep his or her stamp in a secure location during any period in which the notary public is not using the stamp to perform a notarial act.

6.

As used in this section, “mechanical stamp” includes an imprint made by a computer or other similar technology.

Source: Section 240.040 — Use of stamp; embossed notarial seal not required; requirements of stamp; storage of stamp., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-240.­html#NRS240Sec040.

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

Sep. 20, 2023

§ 240.040’s source at nv​.us