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How to become a Notary Public in the State of Nevada
Step 1
Obtain a Surety Bond
To become a Notary in the State of Nevada you are required to obtain a surety bond with a minimum value of $10,000. The surety bond has to run in conjunction with your commission for the term of four years.
Step 2
Take an Oath & Obtain a Filing Notice
You are required to take an Oath and obtain a filing notice by filing your bond with the County Clerk Office.
Step 3
Complete Notary Training Course
You are required to complete the Notary Public training course. The course consists of the Traditional Notary Training Course and the Traditional Notary Exam.
The State of Nevada Notary Public Training course can be found at: https://training.nvsos-training.com/
Step 4
Complete Application
You will complete your Application for Appointment as a Notary Public.
The following steps are;
Login or create an account on SilverFlume https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home
Under the “OTHER BUSINESS SERVICES” select the “Notary” link
Under the "NOTARY" dropdown select either:
1."RENEWAL APPOINTMENT & TRAINING FEE"
or
2. “APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT & TRAINING FEE”
Step 5
Upload Supporting Documents
You are required to upload supporting documentation. Upload your Filing Notice issued by the County Clerk Office.
Submitting your bond without a filing notice will cause your application to be rejected; a bond and filing notice are not the same thing.
Step 6
Print, Sign and Submit the Application
Print your Notary application and physically sign the document in blue ink and then upload it.
NOTE: The use of a digital Signature will cause the application to be rejected.
Uploaded documents need to be uploaded as a PDF file type. Please convert all other Document types.
Review and Add to Shopping Cart Review the entered information. Amendments to an Appointment cost $10.00.
Step 7
Rejected Application
If your application has been rejected, please contact the Secretary of State by email at NVNOTARY@SOS.NV.GOV when submitting information and documents connected to correcting your application.
You do not need to pay a second time or resubmit your request for appointment.
Requirement to become a Notary
Be at least 18 years of age;
Be a resident of the State of Nevada;
Possess your civil rights (a felon cannot be a Notary);
Have never had your notary commission revoked in another state;
You must attend a 3-hour online Notary training class through the Secretary of State’s Notary Division and pass an exam;
You must also enter into a bond to the State of Nevada in the sum of $10,000 (at a minimum);
The bond is filed with the county clerk of the county in which you reside. You are then given your oath of public office and the clerk gives you a filing notice;
You must submit an online notary application (signed in blue ink) via the online SilverFlume portal Click Here, upload the original filing notice from the county, and submit the application fee of $35 and the training fee of $45.00 to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will then issue a Certificate of Appointment.
Each notary must obtain a stamp for authenticating notarial acts. You will need a certified copy of your Certificate of Appointment to obtain a notary stamp. You must also maintain a journal of all transactions. Your application remains on file with the Secretary of State.
Where can I apply to become a Notary?
You can apply to become a Notary by visiting the Secretary of State Website.
What are the fees involved with becoming a Notary?
What is the maximum fee Notaries are allowed to charge?
How long do I have to keep my journal?
Notaries must keep their journal(s) during the entire period of time for which they are a notary public in the State of Nevada. After your commission(s) expire and you are no longer a notary, you must keep all your journals for an additional 7 years.
Who has access to my journal
The journal is open to public inspection. According to law, the only seven pieces of information that must be in the journal are:
The fee charged (if any)
The title of the document
The date the service was performed
The name and signature of the person whose signature is being notarized
A description of the evidence used by the notary to verify the identification of the person whose signature is being notarized
And whether an oath was administered.
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