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NV AB72

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Government Affairs

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Origin

Assembly

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State authorized to adopt a code of professional responsibility for notaries public, with violations subject to sanctions including suspension, revocation, or civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation

  • Notarial officers may refuse to perform notarial acts if not satisfied the person is competent, has capacity to execute the document, or the signature is knowingly and voluntarily made

  • Electronic notaries must be physically present in Nevada when performing electronic notarial acts using audio-video communication

  • Document preparation service registrants performing services under multiple business entities must file bonds ranging from $25,000 (sole proprietorship or one entity) to $200,000 (more than 10 entities), and business entities must file bonds on behalf of both employees and independent contractors

  • Information and documents obtained during Secretary of State investigations of document preparation services are confidential, and registrants are prohibited from engaging in document preparation services under entities not covered by required bonds

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to notaries public and document preparation services. (BDR 19-485)

Last Action

Chapter 68.

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Affairs4/28/2025
Government Affairs11/20/2024

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