Nevada § 97.165 - Contract contained in single document; date, signatures and size of type; fee for cancellation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 97.165 — Contract contained in single document; date, signatures and size of type; fee for cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97.165. Contract contained in single document; date, signatures and size of type; fee for cancellation
1. Every retail installment contract must be contained in a single document which
must contain the entire agreement of the parties, including any promissory notes or
other evidences of indebtedness between the parties relating to the transaction, except
as otherwise provided in NRS 97.205 , 97.235 and 598.9715 , but: (a) If the buyer's obligation to pay the total of payments is represented by a promissory
note secured by a chattel mortgage or other security agreement, the promissory note
may be a separate instrument if the mortgage or security agreement recites the amount
and terms of payment of that note and the promissory note recites that it is secured
by a mortgage or security agreement. (b) In a transaction involving the repair, alteration or improvement upon or in connection
with real property, the contract may be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on
the real property contained in a separate document. Retail sales transactions for home improvements which are financed or insured by
the Federal Housing Administration are not subject to the provisions of this chapter. 2. The contract must be dated, signed by the retail buyer and completed as to all
essential provisions, except as otherwise provided in NRS 97.205 , 97.215 and 97.235 . The printed or typed portion of the contract, other than instructions for completion,
must be in a size equal to at least 8-point type. 3. Any fee charged to the retail buyer for his or her cancellation of a retail installment
contract within 72 hours after its execution is prohibited unless notice of the fee
is clearly set forth in the printed or typed portion of the contract.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 97.165
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 97.165 cover?
Section 97.165 ("Contract contained in single document; date, signatures and size of type; fee for cancellation") 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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