Nevada § 52.305 - Marks instead of signatures; witnesses
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 52.305 — Marks instead of signatures; witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52.305. Marks instead of signatures; witnesses
1. The signature of a party, when required to a written instrument, is equally valid
if the party cannot write, if: (a) The person makes his or her mark; (b) The name of the person making the mark is written near it; and (c) The mark is witnessed by a person who writes his or her own name as a witness. 2. In order that a signature by mark may be acknowledged or may serve as the signature
to any sworn statement, it must be witnessed by two persons who must subscribe their
own names as witnesses thereto.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 52.305
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 52.305 cover?
Section 52.305 ("Marks instead of signatures; witnesses") 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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