To become a notary in Nevada, follow these steps:
- Meet eligibility requirements: You must be at least 18 years old, be a resident of Nevada (or a resident of a bordering state employed in Nevada), have your civil rights, and not have had a previous notary commission revoked.
- Complete the required three-hour online notary training course administered by the Nevada Secretary of State's Notary Division, and pass the exam with a score of at least 80%. If you fail, you may retake after 24 hours.
- Purchase a $10,000 surety bond from an authorized provider. This bond protects the public from any errors you may unintentionally make as a notary.
- File the surety bond with the county clerk office in the county where you reside or work. You will then receive a filing notice after taking the oath of office in the presence of the county clerk.
- Complete the notary application online through the Nevada Secretary of State's SilverFlume portal. Print, sign, and upload your application along with the filing notice, training certificate, and pay the application fees.
- Once approved, you will receive your notary commission certificate.
- Purchase a notary stamp (seal) and a notary journal, which are required to record all notarial acts for paper documents.
The term for a Nevada notary commission is four years. The overall cost to become a notary ranges from approximately $219 to $244, including training, bond, application fee, and supplies. Processing times for the commission application are estimated to be three to four weeks. This process provides a clear legal framework to ensure that notaries in Nevada are properly trained and bonded to protect the public and the notaries themselves.