Nevada Notary Bond$10,000 • 3-Hour Course + 75% Exam
Nevada requires a $10,000 notary bond per NRS 240.033, a mandatory 3-hour course with a 75% exam, and filing through the SilverFlume portal. Adjoining-state residents who work in Nevada also qualify. Total cost to commission: approximately $130-145 before supplies. Read our notary bond requirements guide to compare all states.
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The SilverFlume Application Process
Nevada uses the SilverFlume portal for all notary applications. Your training certificate is valid for only 90 days — if you don't apply within that window, you must retake the course. Our general guide to getting a surety bond covers what to expect.
Complete 3-Hour Training + Pass 75% Exam
$45 via the SOS training portal (nvsos.gov). Certificate valid for 90 days.
Purchase Your $10,000 Bond
No credit check required — instant approval. Must be from a surety licensed in Nevada.
File Bond + Take Oath at County Clerk
Appear in person at your county clerk. File the executed bond, take the Oath of Office. Clerk issues a Filing Notice.
Submit via SilverFlume
Upload training certificate + clerk's Filing Notice + application to nvsilverflume.gov. Application must be printed, signed by HAND (wet signature — digital = rejection), then scanned.
Begin Notarizing
4-year commission effective upon SOS approval. No grace period at renewal — expired = restart from scratch.
Complete Cost Breakdown — Traditional + eNotary
No competitor consolidates all costs in one table. For general pricing, see our surety bond cost guide. Understand the basics with our what is a surety bond guide or surety bond basics.
| Item | Traditional | + eNotary |
|---|---|---|
| SOS application fee | $35 | $35 |
| Training course + exam (NRS 240.018) | $45 | $45 |
| $10,000 bond premium (4-year) | ~$50-100 | ~$50-100 |
| eNotary registration (NRS 240.192) | — | $50 |
| eNotary training course (NRS 240.195) | — | $45 |
| Subtotal (before supplies) | ~$130-180 | ~$225-275 |
| + Stamp (NRS 240.040) | ~$20-40 | ~$20-40 |
| + Journal (NRS 240.050) | ~$10-25 | ~$10-25 |
Not sure if you need a bond or a cash deposit? We explain the difference.
Official Nevada Requirements
"An applicant shall execute an official bond in the amount of $10,000, conditioned for the faithful performance of all duties required by law."Nevada Secretary of State • NRS 240.033 / NRS 240.030
Nevada Notary Bond Premium by Credit
Based on a $10,000 bond amount
- Excellent (720+)Rate: 1-2%$25-50
- Good (660-719)Rate: 2-3%$50-75
- Fair (600-659)Rate: 3-5%$75-125
- Below Average (500-599)Rate: 5-8%$125-200
- Poor (below 500)Rate: 8-15%$200-375
Premium covers the full 4-year commission. Most Nevada applicants pay $50-75 total.
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Get Your Bond NowEligibility (NRS 240.010)
- Age 18+
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Nevada resident OR adjoining-state resident with NV employment
- Read and write English
- Complete 3-hour course + 75% exam
- Not disqualified under NRS 240.150
Adjoining states: CA, OR, ID, UT, AZ
Disqualifying Crimes (NRS 240.150)
- •Burglary
- •Embezzlement
- •Extortion
- •Forgery
- •Fraud
- •Identity theft
- •Larceny
- •False pretenses
- •Robbery
- •Any misappropriation of identity/property
Civil penalty up to $2,000/violation
eNotary Add-On
Same $10,000 bond — no additional bond for eNotary.
$50 eNotary registration (NRS 240.192)
$45 eNotary training (NRS 240.195)
Must use SOS-approved technology platform.
Must be an already-commissioned notary.
Compare adjoining states: California ($15K), Arizona ($5K), Utah ($5K), Idaho ($10K, 6yr), Oregon notary bond. See all bond types, requirements by state, bond vs. insurance, or bond vs. cash deposit. Learn what a surety bond is. Also see surety bond requirements and surety bond basics.
Stamp Requirements (NRS 240.040)
Shape: Rectangle, max 1″ × 2.5″
Ink: Indelible, photographically reproducible
Must include: Name, “Notary Public, State of Nevada,” commission expiration, certificate number
Computer-generated imprints allowed. No embosser required.
Journal Requirements (NRS 240.050)
Every notary must maintain a journal recording for each act:
Fees charged, document title, date, signer name + signature, ID evidence, oath administered (yes/no), certificate type.
Nevada Notary Bond — FAQs
What does the full Nevada notary process cost?
Total minimum to commission: ~$130-145. That includes: $35 SOS application fee + $45 mandatory training course + ~$50-100 bond premium + county clerk filing. eNotary adds $50 registration + $45 eNotary training = $95 more. Seal (~$20-40) and journal (~$10-25) are additional. Source: NRS 240.018, NRS 240.030, NRS 240.192.
What is the SilverFlume application process?
Nevada uses the SilverFlume portal (nvsilverflume.gov) for all notary applications. Process: complete the 3-hour training + exam → get your $10,000 bond → file bond + take oath at your county clerk → get the clerk's Filing Notice → upload everything to SilverFlume. Your application MUST have a wet (handwritten) signature — digital signatures cause rejection.
What exam score is needed to pass?
The Nevada notary exam requires a minimum 75% passing score per NRS 240.018. The exam is included in the mandatory 3-hour course ($45). Once you pass, your completion certificate is valid for 90 days — if you don't apply within that window, you must retake the course. Both new and renewing applicants must complete the course and exam.
What crimes disqualify you from a Nevada notary commission?
Per NRS 240.150, the SOS shall not appoint (or may revoke) anyone convicted of or who pleaded guilty to: burglary, conversion, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, identity theft, larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses, robbery, or any crime involving misappropriation of identity or property. Civil penalties up to $2,000/violation may also apply.
What does eNotary registration cost?
eNotary adds $95 to your existing commission costs: $50 eNotary registration fee (NRS 240.192) + $45 separate eNotary training course (NRS 240.195). You must already be a commissioned notary first. The same $10,000 bond covers eNotary acts — no additional bond required. You must use an SOS-approved technology platform.
Can I be a Nevada notary if I live in another state?
Yes — residents of adjoining states (California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona) who maintain a registered Nevada place of business or are regularly employed by a Nevada-registered employer may apply. You file your bond and oath at the county clerk of your Nevada employment county.
How much is a Nevada notary bond?
The $10,000 Nevada notary bond typically costs $50-100 for the full 4-year commission term. This is a one-time premium, not annual. No credit check is required for most applicants, and you pay nothing until your bond is issued. The same bond covers eNotary acts — no additional bond needed. Total cost to commission is approximately $130-145 including the $35 SOS application fee and $45 mandatory training course. See our surety bond cost guide at /surety-bond-cost/.
How do I get a notary bond in Nevada?
Purchase your $10,000 bond online through BuySuretyBonds.com for instant approval. After receiving your bond, file it with your county clerk and take the oath of office. Then obtain the clerk Filing Notice and upload everything to the SilverFlume portal at nvsilverflume.gov. Your application must have a wet (handwritten) signature — digital signatures cause rejection per NRS 240.030.
What are Nevada notary bond requirements?
Nevada requires a $10,000 surety bond per NRS 240.033, filed with the county clerk in your county of residence or employment. The bond must be from a surety authorized in Nevada. You must also complete a mandatory 3-hour training course with a 75% exam ($45), pay a $35 SOS application fee, and submit through the SilverFlume portal. Your bond and commission both run for 4 years.
Notary Bond vs. E&O Insurance
Your surety bond protects the public — if you make an error, the surety pays the claim, then seeks full reimbursement from you personally. Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance protects you — it covers your legal defense and settlement costs. Most Nevada notaries carry both. Learn more in our bond vs. insurance comparison.
More Surety Bond Resources
Official Nevada Sources
NRS Chapter 240
Full notary statute (bond, eligibility, fees, penalties)
NVSOS — Notary
Applications, training, forms
SilverFlume Portal
Online application submission
NRS 240.150 (Disqualifications)
Listed disqualifying crimes
NRS 240.192 (eNotary)
eNotary registration requirements
Clark County Clerk — Notary
Las Vegas/Henderson filing
Other Nevada Bonds
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