How to become a notary in Nevada

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The term of a Nevada Notary commission is four years. Have more questions about the Notary Public application process? Read on below.

The cost to become a Nevada Notary Public ranges between $219 and $244. The total cost will depend on where you file your surety bond and purchase your Notary supplies.

The Nevada Secretary of State's office estimates three to four weeks for the processing of a Notary Public commission application.

Below is information to help you qualify for a Notary commission in the Silver State.

A Notary Public applicant in Nevada must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a resident of Nevada or a resident of a bordering state and employed in Nevada
• Possess civil rights (convicted felons whose civil rights have not been restored cannot become a Notary)
• Cannot hold a public office in the U.S. federal government at the time of application

Complete a three-hour online Notary training course administered by the Secretary of State's Notary Division. For details about what the training covers and how to register, visit the Secretary of State website.

To further your education, the NNA offers several training classes to help you learn the steps of a proper notarization, fundamentals of loan signings and more.

The training includes an exam, which you’ll need to pass to receive your certificate of course completion. Upload this document when you submit your application.

Notaries are required to get a $10,000 surety bond from an authorized provider and file it with the county clerk of their residence or employment. The county clerk will issue your "Filing Notice," which must be uploaded with your application.

Since a surety bond does not protect the Notary, many Notaries choose to purchase errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policies to protect themselves from legal expenses. E&O insurance is not a requirement in Nevada.

Create an account and log into the Secretary of State’s SilverFlume online portal.

Complete and print out your application. Upload the signed application form along with your filing notice, training certificate and filing fee.

Nevada Notaries are required to use a rubber ink stamp and journal for all notarial acts for paper documents. When ordering your stamp, provide the original or a certified copy of your Certificate of Appointment to the Notary seal vendor.

The stamp must be in a rectangular shape no larger than 1" x 2.5" with an optional border. The following information must be on the stamp:

• Your name as it appears on your commission
• The words "Notary Public, State of Nevada"
• Your commission expiration date
• Your commission number
• The Great Seal of the State of Nevada (optional)
• The word "nonresident," if you're a resident of an adjoining state

Your journal is a record of all your official notarial acts. When deciding which journal to get, look for security features like tamper-proof sewn binding so it's easy to see if any pages are missing.

In addition to a stamp and journal, Nevada requires Notaries to post a fee schedule if they charge fees for their Notary services.

Here, you'll learn more about being a Notary Public in Nevada.

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Last updated: Jun 12, 2025

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