Nevada § 240.1635 - Notarial acts in this State
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 240.1635 — Notarial acts in this State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 240.1635. Notarial acts in this State
1. A notarial act may be performed within this State by the following persons: (a) A notary public of this State; (b) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of any court of this State; (c) A justice of the peace; (d) Any other person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of this State;
or (e) A person authorized to perform the specific act by the law of a federally recognized
Indian tribe or nation. 2. Notarial acts performed within this State under federal authority as provided in NRS 240.1645 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this State. 3. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence
that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 240.1635 cover?
Section 240.1635 ("Notarial acts in this 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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