How to become a notary in Nevada
Eligibility, a 3-hour course, an exam, a $10,000 bond, fees and the oath, in the order you'll do them — from the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division.
Step by step
- Check that you qualify — 18+, Nevada resident (physically present in Nevada with intent to stay for at least 30 days before applying, and must stay a resident during the term), or a resident of California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho or Arizona who is regularly employed or has a place of business in Nevada (files an affidavit naming their state of residence and Nevada workplace); Must have civil rights intact (a felon cannot be a notary) and must never have had a notary commission revoked in another state.
- Take the required notary course — 3 hours — Mandatory online Notary Public Training Course and Exam from the Secretary of State ($45), completed BEFORE applying; training from other vendors does not count. NRS 240.018 requires at least 3 hours of instruction (it was 4 hours before the statute was amended). Required again at every renewal.
- Pass the notary exam — Exam is part of the SOS online training (included in the $45 fee); passing score at least 80%; after a fail, wait 24 hours to retake.
- Buy a $10,000 surety bond — $10,000 surety bond (minimum) for the 4-year term from any surety agent, filed with the county clerk of your county of residence (adjoining-state residents: the Nevada county where they work), who gives the oath and issues a Bond Filing Notice that goes with the state application. Your term starts on the bond's effective date.
- Apply to the Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division — Pay the $35 state fee. Other fees: $45 SOS training course and exam; county clerk bond and oath filing fee (varies by county; $20 in Washoe and Clark counties); eNotary registration $50 + $45 eNotary training.
- Take the oath and file it — File the bond with your county clerk, either in person (the clerk gives the oath) or by mail after another notary gives the oath on the bond. The clerk returns a Bond Filing Notice, which you submit with the signed application and fees to the Secretary of State.
- Get your seal and journal — Seal: Required: rubber or mechanical ink stamp, no larger than 1 x 2.5 inches, showing your name, 'Notary Public, State of Nevada', your certificate number and appointment expiration date (non-residents add 'nonresident'); the Great Seal of Nevada is optional. Journal: Required: bound journal with preprinted page numbers, entries made at the time of each act; keep it while you are a notary and for 7 years after.
Notary packages & supplies
- National Notary Association — state packages: bond, seal, journal and any required training
- Notaries.com — lower-cost state packages with bond, stamp and supplies
Bond, stamp and journal in one order; check that the package matches Nevada's rules. Some links may be affiliate links.
Nevada notary requirements
| Commissioned by | Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division |
| Who can apply | 18+ · Nevada resident (physically present in Nevada with intent to stay for at least 30 days before applying, and must stay a resident during the term), or a resident of California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho or Arizona who is regularly employed or has a place of business in Nevada (files an affidavit naming their state of residence and Nevada workplace) |
| Course | Required — 3 hours Mandatory online Notary Public Training Course and Exam from the Secretary of State ($45), completed BEFORE applying; training from other vendors does not count. NRS 240.018 requires at least 3 hours of instruction (it was 4 hours before the statute was amended). Required again at every renewal. |
| Exam | Required Exam is part of the SOS online training (included in the $45 fee); passing score at least 80%; after a fail, wait 24 hours to retake. |
| State fee | $35 |
| Other fees | $45 SOS training course and exam; county clerk bond and oath filing fee (varies by county; $20 in Washoe and Clark counties); eNotary registration $50 + $45 eNotary training |
| Surety bond | $10,000 $10,000 surety bond (minimum) for the 4-year term from any surety agent, filed with the county clerk of your county of residence (adjoining-state residents: the Nevada county where they work), who gives the oath and issues a Bond Filing Notice that goes with the state application. Your term starts on the bond's effective date. |
| E&O insurance | Optional |
| Background check | None |
| Term | 4 years |
| Oath / filing | File the bond with your county clerk, either in person (the clerk gives the oath) or by mail after another notary gives the oath on the bond. The clerk returns a Bond Filing Notice, which you submit with the signed application and fees to the Secretary of State. |
| Seal | Required: rubber or mechanical ink stamp, no larger than 1 x 2.5 inches, showing your name, 'Notary Public, State of Nevada', your certificate number and appointment expiration date (non-residents add 'nonresident'); the Great Seal of Nevada is optional |
| Journal | Required: bound journal with preprinted page numbers, entries made at the time of each act; keep it while you are a notary and for 7 years after |
| Max fee per notarization | $15 for the first signature on an acknowledgment and $7.50 for each additional signature; $15 per jurat; $7.50 per oath/affirmation or certified copy; $25 per signature for electronic acts; travel $15/hour (6 a.m.-7 p.m.) or $30/hour (7 p.m.-6 a.m.), agreed in advance (NRS 240.100, since July 1, 2021) |
| Remote online notary | Allowed Only as a registered Electronic Notary (eNotary): hold an active traditional commission, complete the SOS eNotary course and exam ($45), register for $50 and name your technology/solution provider. Remote acts by audio-video communication are allowed (NRS 240.1991); you must be physically in Nevada, record each session and keep an electronic journal. The registration ends when the traditional commission does. |
| Renewal | Same steps as a new applicant: retake the SOS training course and exam, buy a new bond, file it with the county clerk, then submit the renewal application and fees |
Applications are filed online (SilverFlume, being replaced by the new ORION portal) and must be hand-signed; you may not notarize before the bond takes effect and the certificate of appointment is issued. A 2025 law (AB 72) lets the SOS adopt a notary code of professional responsibility and lets notaries refuse a notarial act in some cases.
Sources: Nevada SOS - Notary · Nevada SOS - Step-by-Step Guide to a Notary Public Commission · Nevada SOS - Online Training and Exam Information · Nevada SOS - Step-by-Step Guide to Electronic Notary Registration · Nevada SOS - Notary FAQs. Checked 2026-10. Values marked verify haven't been confirmed against an official source yet.
Earn more as a loan signing agent
Many notaries add mortgage closings: title and escrow companies pay signing agents per loan package. It needs a notary commission plus signing-agent training and a background screening.
- Loan Signing System — loan signing agent training to earn from mortgage closings ($347)
- NNA Notary Signing Agent certification — the certification and background screening title companies ask for
- Notaries.com signing agent course — budget signing agent course ($109)
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Questions
How much does it cost to become a notary in Nevada?
The state fee is $35, plus $45 SOS training course and exam; county clerk bond and oath filing fee (varies by county; $20 in Washoe and Clark counties); eNotary registration $50 + $45 eNotary training. Add the premium for the $10,000 bond, the course, a seal and a journal.
How long does it take to become a notary in Nevada?
4-6 weeks after the SOS receives the documents, not counting mailing time.
Do I need to take a class or exam to be a notary in Nevada?
Nevada requires a 3-hour course, an exam, a $10,000 bond.
How much can a notary charge in Nevada?
$15 for the first signature on an acknowledgment and $7.50 for each additional signature; $15 per jurat; $7.50 per oath/affirmation or certified copy; $25 per signature for electronic acts; travel $15/hour (6 a.m.-7 p.m.) or $30/hour (7 p.m.-6 a.m.), agreed in advance (NRS 240.100, since July 1, 2021).
Can I be an online notary in Nevada?
Yes. Only as a registered Electronic Notary (eNotary): hold an active traditional commission, complete the SOS eNotary course and exam ($45), register for $50 and name your technology/solution provider. Remote acts by audio-video communication are allowed (NRS 240.1991); you must be physically in Nevada, record each session and keep an electronic journal. The registration ends when the traditional commission does.