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How to Become a Notary in Nevada
To become a notary in Nevada, you must be at least 18, a Nevada resident (or a bordering-state resident who works in Nevada), and possess your civil rights. Complete a state-approved course and exam, obtain a $10,000 bond filed with your county clerk, and pay the $35 fee to the Secretary of State. Commissions last four years.
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Last updated: July 9, 2026 · By Andrew Ray Yon, MBA, ChFC — CEO & Founder, USA Notary
Nevada runs its notary program through the Secretary of State, but it has a few requirements that catch applicants off guard. You'll take a mandatory course and pass an exam, post a $10,000 surety bond that gets recorded with your county clerk, and pay a $35 application fee. This guide walks through each step to becoming a traditional Nevada notary, then how to add an electronic (online) notary registration so you can perform remote online notarizations for signers who appear by live video.
Nevada Notary Requirements at a Glance
| Eligibility | You must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of Nevada. Residents of an adjoining state — California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, or Arizona — may qualify if they maintain a place of business or are regularly employed in Nevada. Applicants must possess their civil rights (a felony or crime-of-moral-turpitude conviction can disqualify you) and cannot have had a notary commission revoked or suspended in any state. |
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| Surety bond | $10,000 surety bond. Unlike many states, the bond — together with your signed oath of office — must be filed and recorded with the clerk of the county where you reside, in addition to applying through the Secretary of State. |
| State filing fee | $35 application fee to the Nevada Secretary of State (plus a $45 course-and-exam fee). |
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Notary education | Required. All new and renewing notaries must complete an approved training course (minimum 3 hours) through the Nevada Secretary of State's training site under NRS 240.018. Courses taken through other vendors do not satisfy the requirement. |
| Exam | Required. After completing a state-approved course of at least 3 hours, you must pass an examination with a score of at least 80%. If you fail, you must wait 24 hours before recording another score. |
New and renewing Nevada notaries must complete a state-approved course of at least three hours and pass an examination with a score of at least 80% before being commissioned. — Nevada Secretary of State — Online Training and Exam Information
How to Become a Notary in Nevada: Step by Step
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Confirm you're eligible
Be at least 18, a Nevada resident (or an adjoining-state resident who maintains a business or works in Nevada), in possession of your civil rights, with no revoked or suspended notary commission in any state.
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Complete the state course and pass the exam
Take the Nevada Secretary of State's approved notary training (at least 3 hours) and pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher. The course-and-exam fee is $45. If you fail, you must wait 24 hours to retake it.
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Obtain a $10,000 surety bond
Buy a $10,000 notary bond from a licensed surety company. In Nevada you file and record the bond and your signed oath of office with the clerk of the county where you reside. The bond protects the public, not you — consider separate errors-and-omissions coverage.
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Submit your application and $35 fee
File your notary application through the Secretary of State's SilverFlume portal, pay the $35 application fee, and include proof of your recorded bond and oath.
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Receive your commission and start notarizing
Once approved, the Secretary of State issues your four-year commission. Order your notary stamp and record journal, then you're ready to notarize documents across Nevada.
How to Become an Online (Remote) Notary in Nevada
Nevada permits remote online notarization. A commissioned Nevada notary can register as an electronic notary public and notarize for signers who appear over two-way audio-video communication. You must first hold an active traditional Nevada commission, complete electronic-notary training and the exam, and register an approved technology platform. An online notary may charge up to $25 per signature, and the notary must be physically located in Nevada during the act.
Online / remote notary application fee: $45 training fee + $50 registration fee
RON is operative in Nevada now; your electronic notary registration runs concurrently with your traditional four-year commission.
The commission, the RON registration and the platform account are three separate things — which of them you can do entirely online sorts them out.
Walk through the Nevada remote online notarization process →
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Traditional Notary vs. Remote Online Notary in Nevada
Nevada allows remote online notarization, so once you hold a Nevada commission you can register to notarize for signers who appear over live video — and take on assigned online signings.
| Traditional (in-person) notary | Remote online notary (RON) | |
|---|---|---|
| How the signer appears | In person, in the same room | Over a live, recorded audio-video call |
| Available in Nevada? | Yes | Available now — register once commissioned |
| What you need | Seal and journal | An approved RON platform, identity-proofing, and a digital certificate |
| Where the work comes from | Local, walk-in and mobile appointments | Nationwide — e.g. assigned online signings through USA Notary |
What Does It Cost to Become a Notary in Nevada?
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State application fee | $35 (fixed by the state) |
| Course and exam | $45 (fixed by the state) |
| $10,000 surety bond | Premium varies by surety company |
| Stamp, journal & supplies | Varies by provider |
| Electronic (online) notary registration (optional) | $45 training + $50 filing (fixed by the state) |
See what USA Notary costs a Nevada notary for platform-side details.
What a Nevada Notary Can Charge
The costs above are what you pay to get commissioned — this is the other side of the ledger. Nevada caps what a notary may charge per notarial act, and here is exactly where those ceilings sit.
| Maximum in-person fee (per notarial act) | $15 +$7.50 add’l |
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| Maximum remote online notarization (RON) fee | $25 |
A statutory maximum is a ceiling, not a price list, and it covers the notarial act only — travel, printing and after-hours convenience are quoted as separate line items. See how Nevada compares with every other state in the how Nevada fees compare across all 50 states.
Verified July 2026 against the National Notary Association "Notary Fees by State" table and primary state statutes/Secretary of State rules. Several states (WA, VA, NC) raised caps in 2023–2024. Fees are per notarial act/signature; a notary may charge less, never more. Confirm your state before relying on a figure.
Renewing Your Notary Commission in Nevada
Commission term in Nevada
4 years
No state renews a commission automatically, and notarizing on a lapsed one is treated as acting without authority — start the renewal before the date above arrives.
For timelines, typical costs, and what to do if you've already let a commission lapse, see our step-by-step notary commission renewal guide.
Turn Your Nevada Commission Into Income
USA Notary connects commissioned notaries with assigned, paid remote signings — so your commission actually earns. How Nevada notaries earn · membership cost · platform requirements · other states · compare RON platforms for Nevada notaries
Join USA Notary as a notaryFrequently Asked Questions
How long is a Nevada notary commission valid?
A Nevada notary public commission lasts four years. You must renew — including retaking the required course and exam — before it expires to keep notarizing.
How much does it cost to become a notary in Nevada?
The Secretary of State application fee is $35, plus a $45 course-and-exam fee. You also need a $10,000 surety bond (the premium is set by your surety company) and supplies such as a stamp and journal. Adding an electronic (online) notary registration costs a $45 training fee plus a $50 filing fee.
Does Nevada require a notary exam?
Yes. After completing an approved course of at least three hours, you must pass an exam with a score of at least 80%. If you fail, you must wait 24 hours before retaking it. The course must be completed through the Nevada Secretary of State's training site — other vendors' courses do not count.
Where do I file my Nevada notary bond?
Unlike many states, Nevada requires you to file and record your $10,000 bond and your signed oath of office with the clerk of the county where you reside, in addition to applying through the Secretary of State.
Does Nevada allow remote online notarization?
Yes. A registered Nevada electronic notary public may notarize for signers who appear by two-way audio-video communication. You must first be an active traditional Nevada notary, complete electronic-notary training, and register an approved platform. The notary must be physically located in Nevada during the act.
Can you make money as a notary in Nevada?
Yes. Beyond per-notarization fees, many Nevada notaries add income through loan signings and remote online notarization (up to $25 per online signature). Once you're commissioned and registered as an electronic notary, you can join USA Notary to receive assigned, paid online signings.
How much can a notary charge in Nevada?
Nevada's maximum fee for a standard in-person notarial act is $15 +$7.50 add’l, per act or signature.
How much can a Nevada notary charge for online notarization?
Nevada's listed maximum fee for a remote online notarization is $25, against $15 +$7.50 add’l in person.
When does a Nevada notary commission expire?
The Nevada commission term is: 4 years. No state renews a commission automatically — once yours lapses you cannot perform notarial acts until the renewal or reappointment is complete, so calendar the expiration date and start the paperwork early.
Where to go from here
The rest of the questions are the same in every state, so they live in one place each:
- How long it takes to become a notary — application, processing queue, and the waiting you can't control.
- What it costs to become a notary — the same line items as the Nevada cost table, priced across every state.
- Notary bond vs. E&O insurance — which one is a state requirement and which is your own call.
- what a Nevada loan signing agent does and earns — the highest-earning specialization once your commission arrives.
Becoming a Notary in Other States
Requirements differ by state — here are nearby Mountain guides and other popular states. See the full 50-state directory.
About the author
Andrew Ray Yon, MBA, ChFC
CEO & Founder, USA Notary Services LLC
Andrew Ray Yon is the founder and CEO of USA Notary Services LLC and the architect of the SharpNote remote online notarization platform. A Certified Notary Signing Agent since 2005, he has handled mortgage and title loan signings for two decades — personally completing more than 10,000 notarizations — and holds an MBA and the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation. Based in Virginia’s Greater Richmond region, he leads the company’s strategy, compliance, and platform development.
Connect on LinkedInOfficial sources
- Nevada Secretary of State — Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Notary
- Nevada Secretary of State — eNotary FAQs
- Nevada Secretary of State — Online Training and Exam Information
- National Notary Association — How to Become a Remote Electronic Notary in Nevada
This guide summarizes public requirements from Nevada's notary authority and is for general information, not legal advice. Requirements and fees can change — always confirm current details with your state before applying.