A notary public is a person who is appointed or commissioned by a state to act as an impartial witness to the signing of important legal documents. Notary public appointments are usually handled by a state’s Secretary of State’s office and require a potential notary to meet eligibility requirements, take a notary training course, and pass a state notary exam.

Many different types of legal documents may need to be notarized—such as an affidavit, contract, will, trust, power of attorney, power of attorney for health care, divorce papers, deed, mortgage, or deed of trust.

In Nevada, a notary public is an individual commissioned by the Nevada Secretary of State to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of important legal documents. To become a notary in Nevada, applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements such as being at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the United States, and capable of reading and writing English. They must also take a state-approved notary training course and pass the Nevada notary exam. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a notary application, pay the applicable fees, and obtain a surety bond. Notaries in Nevada are authorized to perform various notarial acts including administering oaths and affirmations, taking acknowledgments, and witnessing or attesting signatures. The types of documents that may require notarization in Nevada include affidavits, contracts, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, divorce papers, deeds, mortgages, and deeds of trust.