Nevada § 315.051 - Service of notices: Manner and proof
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.051 — Service of notices: Manner and proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 315.051. Service of notices: Manner and proof
1. The notices required by NRS 315.041 must be served in any manner required by federal law or regulation concerning the
eviction of the tenant from those premises, or as a condition to the receipt of federal
money, or, in the absence of such a requirement, the notice may be served: (a) By delivering a copy to the tenant personally, in the presence of a witness;
or (b) If the tenant cannot be found with reasonable diligence, by leaving a copy with
a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises or the tenant's usual place
of business, mailing a copy to the tenant at the premises or the tenant’s usual place
of business, and posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the premises. 2. Before an order to remove a tenant is issued pursuant to NRS 315.041 , a housing authority or a landlord must file with the court a proof of service of
any notice required by that section. This proof must consist of a statement, signed by the tenant and a witness, acknowledging
that the tenant received the notice on a specified date, or: (a) The endorsement of a sheriff, constable or other process server stating the time
and manner of service; and (b) If service is accomplished in a manner which requires that a copy of the notice
be mailed to the tenant, a certificate of mailing issued by the United States Postal
Service.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 315.051
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.051 cover?
Section 315.051 ("Service of notices: Manner and proof") 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 § 315.051?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 315.051 apply to my situation?
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