NRS 240.063
Evidentiary effect of signature

  • limitations on evidentiary effect of certification of documents.

1.

The signature of a notary public on a document shall be deemed to be evidence only that the notary public knows the contents of the document that constitute the signature, execution, acknowledgment, oath, affirmation or affidavit.

2.

When a notary public certifies that a document is a certified or true copy of an original document, the certification shall not be deemed to be evidence that the notary public knows the contents of the document.

Source: Section 240.063 — Evidentiary effect of signature; limitations on evidentiary effect of certification of documents., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-240.­html#NRS240Sec063.

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

§ 240.063’s source at nv​.us