NRS 240.1995
Duty to record electronic notarial acts performed using audio-video communication

  • identification by personal knowledge or credible witness
  • period of retention.

1.

An electronic notary public shall arrange for a recording to be made of each electronic notarial act performed using audio-video communication. Before performing any electronic notarial act using audio-video communication, the electronic notary public must inform all participating persons that the electronic notarization will be electronically recorded.

2.

If the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed is identified by personal knowledge, the recording of the electronic notarial act must include an explanation by the electronic notary public as to how he or she knows the person and how long he or she has known the person.

3.

If the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed is identified by a credible witness:

(a)

The credible witness must appear before the electronic notary public; and

(b)

The recording of the electronic notarial act must include:

(1)

A statement by the electronic notary public as to whether he or she identified the credible witness by personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence; and

(2)

An explanation by the credible witness as to how he or she knows the person for whom the electronic notarial act is being performed and how long he or she has known the person.

4.

An electronic notary public shall keep a recording made pursuant to this section for a period of not less than 7 years, regardless of whether the electronic notarial act was actually completed.

Source: Section 240.1995 — Duty to record electronic notarial acts performed using audio-video communication; identification by personal knowledge or credible witness; period of retention., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-240.­html#NRS240Sec1995.

240.181
Short title. 240.182
Definitions. 240.183
“Electronic” defined. 240.184
“Electronic document” defined. 240.185
“Electronic notarial act” defined. 240.186
“Electronic notary public” defined. 240.187
“Electronic seal” defined. 240.188
“Electronic signature” defined. 240.189
Applicability. 240.191
Unlawful acts 240.192
Registration 240.194
Period of registration 240.195
Courses of study required 240.196
Powers of electronic notary public. 240.197
Fees for services 240.198
Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful 240.199
Evidence of electronic notarial act 240.201
Duty to keep electronic journal of electronic notarial acts 240.202
Use of electronic signature and electronic seal 240.203
Notice to Secretary of State of death of electronic notary public or surrender, revocation or expiration of registration 240.204
Unlawful acts. 240.205
Authentication of signature of electronic notary public by Secretary of State 240.206
Regulations. 240.1821
“Audio-video communication” defined. 240.1823
“Credential” defined. 240.1825
“Dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment” defined. 240.1882
“In the presence of” or “appear before” defined. 240.1943
Course of study for registration. 240.1991
Requirements for use of audio-video communication: Technology. 240.1993
Requirements for use of audio-video communication: Location. 240.1995
Duty to record electronic notarial acts performed using audio-video communication 240.1997
Electronic notarial acts using audio-video communication: Confirmation of identity. 240.1999
Recording certain electronic documents relating to real property.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 240.1995’s source at nv​.us