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Key Facts: Nevada Notary Exam

4 years

Nevada notary commission term under NRS Chapter 240

Nevada Secretary of State / NRS Chapter 240

$10,000

Surety bond filed with the county clerk for the 4-year term

NRS 240.030

80%

Minimum passing score on the required traditional notary training exam (75% for eNotary)

Nevada Secretary of State Notary Division

$15 / $7.50 / $75

Max fee for first acknowledgment signature, an oath, and a marriage ceremony

NRS 240.100

July 1, 2018

Date remote online notarization took effect in Nevada (AB 413)

Assembly Bill 413 / NRS 240.181-240.206

7 years

Retention period for the notary journal and remote-act audio-video recordings

NRS 240.120

A Nevada notary public is commissioned for a 4-year term by the Secretary of State and must file a $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk. Applicants must complete state training and pass an exam (at least 80%; the eNotary exam requires 75%). Maximum fees under NRS 240.100 include $15 for the first acknowledgment signature, $7.50 for an oath, $15 per jurat signature, and $75 for a marriage ceremony, while electronic acts under NRS 240.197 are capped at $25. Remote online notarization has been authorized since July 1, 2018 (AB 413).

Sample Nevada Notary Practice Questions

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1Which Nevada state official appoints and commissions notaries public?
A.The Secretary of State
B.The clerk of the county district court
C.The Attorney General
D.The Lieutenant Governor
Explanation: Under NRS Chapter 240, the Nevada Secretary of State (through its Notary Division) is the appointing and commissioning authority for all notaries public in Nevada. The county clerk only files the bond and oath; it does not appoint the notary.
2How long is the term of a Nevada notary public commission?
A.2 years
B.4 years
C.5 years
D.10 years
Explanation: A Nevada notary public commission is issued for a 4-year term under NRS Chapter 240. The required $10,000 surety bond is also written for the same 4-year period.
3What is the minimum age to be appointed a notary public in Nevada?
A.There is no minimum age
B.16 years old
C.18 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: NRS 240.015 requires that an applicant for a Nevada notary public commission be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also be Nevada residents (or qualifying residents of an adjoining state) and possess their civil rights.
4Does Nevada require a prospective notary to pass a written examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, but only attorneys must take the exam
B.Only remote notaries take any exam; traditional notaries do not
C.No, Nevada requires only an application and bond with no exam
D.Yes, applicants must complete state training and pass an exam with at least an 80% score
Explanation: Nevada is one of the few states with a mandatory exam. All new and renewing traditional notaries must complete the Secretary of State's training course and pass an examination with a score of at least 80%. Electronic notaries must additionally pass a separate eNotary exam.
5What is the minimum passing score on the Nevada traditional notary training exam?
A.80%
B.90%
C.70%
D.75%
Explanation: After completing the required training through the Secretary of State's site, a traditional notary applicant must pass the exam with a score of at least 80%. (The separate electronic notary exam requires at least 75%.)
6What surety bond amount must a Nevada notary public obtain and file?
A.$5,000
B.$10,000
C.$15,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: NRS 240.030 requires a $10,000 surety bond made payable to the State of Nevada, filed with the county clerk of the notary's county of residence (or employment, for adjoining-state residents). The bond runs for the 4-year commission term.
7Where must a Nevada notary's surety bond and oath of office be filed?
A.With the notary's surety company only
B.With the Secretary of State directly
C.With the county clerk of the county where the notary resides or is employed
D.With the district court clerk in Carson City
Explanation: The $10,000 bond and the oath of office are filed with the county clerk of the county where the notary resides (or, for adjoining-state residents, where they are employed in Nevada). The clerk then issues a filing notice that the applicant uploads with the SilverFlume application.
8Whom does a Nevada notary's surety bond protect?
A.The notary's employer only
B.The Secretary of State's office
C.The notary, by reimbursing the notary for any losses
D.Members of the public who suffer damage from the notary's misconduct
Explanation: The bond is conditioned to indemnify members of the public who suffer damage as a result of a notary's violation of NRS Chapter 240. It does not protect the notary; for that, notaries may purchase errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance, which is not required by Nevada law.
9What is the maximum fee a Nevada notary may charge for taking an acknowledgment of the FIRST signature of a signer?
A.$15.00
B.$5.00
C.$7.50
D.$10.00
Explanation: Under NRS 240.100, a Nevada notary may charge up to $15.00 for taking an acknowledgment for the first signature of each signer, and up to $7.50 for each additional signature of that signer. These are maximums; a notary may charge less or nothing.
10Under NRS 240.100, what is the maximum fee for administering an oath or affirmation (traditional, in-person)?
A.$25.00
B.$7.50
C.$10.00
D.$15.00
Explanation: For administering an oath or affirmation in a traditional in-person notarization, the maximum fee is $7.50 under NRS 240.100. (For an electronic notarial act under NRS 240.197, the cap rises to $25.)

About the Nevada Notary Exam

The Nevada Notary Public Commission is issued by the Nevada Secretary of State under NRS Chapter 240. Unlike most states, Nevada requires applicants to complete a state training course and pass an exam, file a $10,000 surety bond with the county clerk, and take an oath of office before being commissioned for a 4-year term.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

The state training exam is generally untimed; plan 8-15 hours of study of NRS Chapter 240 plus the required course.

Passing Score

80% on the traditional notary training exam (75% on the separate electronic notary exam)

Exam Fee

$35 application fee paid to the Secretary of State, plus $45 traditional training (eNotary registration adds $50 and eNotary training $45) (Nevada Secretary of State, Notary Division)

Nevada Notary Exam Content Outline

22%

Qualifications & Commissioning

Age 18, Nevada (or adjoining-state) residency, civil rights, 4-year term, $35 application, oath and $10,000 bond filed with the county clerk, SilverFlume application, and the required 80% training exam.

20%

Notarial Acts & Certificate Wording

Acknowledgments versus jurats, oaths and affirmations, certified copies, protests by depository-institution notaries, and marriages with a county-clerk certificate under NRS 122.064.

16%

Identification & Personal Appearance

Personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence, credible witnesses who must personally appear, photo-and-signature ID, and the mandatory personal-appearance rule under NRS 240.1655.

18%

Fees, Bond & Liability

NRS 240.100 and 240.197 maximum fees, travel-fee disclosure rules, the public-protecting $10,000 bond, optional E&O insurance, and suspension if bond coverage lapses.

12%

Journal, Seal & Recordkeeping

Bound journal with preprinted page numbers, required entries, 7-year retention, public inspection, and the rectangular stamp under NRS 240.1655 (max 1 inch by 2.5 inches).

12%

Electronic Notarization, Prohibited Acts & Discipline

eNotary registration and audio-video RON (since July 1, 2018), recording retention, conflicts of interest, UPL and notario publico limits, and revocation under NRS 240.150.

How to Pass the Nevada Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% on the traditional notary training exam (75% on the separate electronic notary exam)
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: The state training exam is generally untimed; plan 8-15 hours of study of NRS Chapter 240 plus the required course.
  • Exam fee: $35 application fee paid to the Secretary of State, plus $45 traditional training (eNotary registration adds $50 and eNotary training $45)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 200 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Nevada Notary Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read NRS Chapter 240 directly, especially the fee schedule in NRS 240.100 and the electronic-act fees in NRS 240.197, so you can recite exact dollar amounts.
2Memorize the headline numbers: 4-year term, $10,000 bond, 80% traditional exam (75% eNotary), 7-year journal and recording retention.
3Drill the difference between an acknowledgment (no oath, prior signature OK) and a jurat (oath required, sign in the notary's presence).
4Learn the identity rules cold: personal knowledge versus satisfactory evidence, credible witnesses who must personally appear, and photo-and-signature ID.
5Practice the prohibited-acts scenarios (self-notarization, conflicts of interest, blank documents, absent signers, and notario publico advertising).
6Complete the official Secretary of State training course, since only that training satisfies the NRS requirement, then use this practice test to reinforce the law.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Nevada notary public commission?

A Nevada notary commission lasts 4 years under NRS Chapter 240. The required $10,000 surety bond is written for the same 4-year term, and the commission must be renewed (with training and the exam again) before it expires.

Does Nevada require a notary exam?

Yes. Unlike most states, Nevada requires all new and renewing traditional notaries to complete a state training course and pass an exam with a score of at least 80%. Electronic notaries must also pass a separate eNotary exam with at least 75%.

How much does it cost to become a Nevada notary?

The Secretary of State charges a $35 application fee plus $45 for traditional training. With the $10,000 surety bond (about $40), county clerk filing (about $20), and supplies, the total typically runs about $219 to $244. eNotary registration adds $50 and eNotary training $45.

What are the maximum fees a Nevada notary can charge?

Under NRS 240.100, the maximums are $15 for the first acknowledgment signature ($7.50 each additional), $7.50 for an oath or affirmation, $7.50 for a certified copy, $15 per jurat signature, and $75 for a marriage ceremony. Electronic acts under NRS 240.197 are capped at $25 each.

Does Nevada allow remote online notarization (RON)?

Yes. Nevada authorized remote electronic notarization under Assembly Bill 413, effective July 1, 2018 (NRS 240.181-240.206). A notary must be an active traditional notary, register as an electronic notary, use approved audio-video technology, keep a recording for at least 7 years, and be physically located in Nevada during the act.

Is a surety bond required, and is errors-and-omissions insurance required?

A $10,000 surety bond is mandatory and is filed with the county clerk; it protects the public, not the notary. Errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance, which protects the notary, is optional and not required by Nevada law.