Nevada § 205.390 - Obtaining signature by false pretense
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.390 — Obtaining signature by false pretense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.390. Obtaining signature by false pretense
A person who, with the intent to cheat or defraud another, designedly by color or
aid of any false token or writing or other false pretense, representation or presentation
obtains the signature of any person to a written instrument is guilty of a category
D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.390
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.390 cover?
Section 205.390 ("Obtaining signature by false pretense") 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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