Nevada § 238.100 - Date of postmark deemed date of filing or payment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 238.100 — Date of postmark deemed date of filing or payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 238.100. Date of postmark deemed date of filing or payment
1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 4, or by specific statute, any document
or payment required or permitted by law or regulation to be filed or made by mailing
to the State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions shall be deemed filed
or made on the date of the postmark dated by the post office on the envelope in which
it was mailed. 2. If a document or payment was mailed but not received by the addressee or was received
but the postmarked date is illegible or omitted, the document or payment shall be
deemed filed or made on the date it was mailed, if the sender: (a) Establishes by a postal receipt for registered or certified mail that the mailing
date was on or before the required date for filing or payment; and (b) Where the document or payment was not received, files a duplicate of the contents
of the envelope within 15 days after the sender becomes aware that it was not received. 3. For the purposes of this section, if the required date for filing or making payment
is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the filing or payment is timely if performed
on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. 4. This section does not apply to the filing of documents pursuant to NRS 225.085 or title 24 of NRS.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 238.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 238.100 cover?
Section 238.100 ("Date of postmark deemed date of filing or payment") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 238.100?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 238.100" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 238.100 apply to my situation?
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