Nevada § 240.015 - General qualifications; conditions for appointment of resident of adjoining state
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 240.015 — General qualifications; conditions for appointment of resident of adjoining state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 240.015. General qualifications; conditions for appointment of resident of adjoining state
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person appointed as a notary public
must: (a) Be a resident of this State. (b) Be at least 18 years of age. (c) Possess his or her civil rights. (d) Have completed a course of study pursuant to NRS 240.018 . 2. The Secretary of State may appoint a person who resides in an adjoining state as
a notary public if the person: (a) Maintains a place of business in the State of Nevada that is registered pursuant
to chapter 76 of NRS and any applicable business licensing requirements of the local
government where the business is located; or (b) Is regularly employed at an office, business or facility located within the State
of Nevada by an employer registered to do business in this State. If such a person ceases to maintain a place of business in this State or regular employment
at an office, business or facility located within this State, the Secretary of State
may suspend the person's appointment. The Secretary of State may reinstate an appointment suspended pursuant to this subsection
if the notary public submits to the Secretary of State, before his or her term of
appointment as a notary public expires, the information required pursuant to subsection
2 of NRS 240.030 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 240.015 cover?
Section 240.015 ("General qualifications; conditions for appointment of resident of adjoining state") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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