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 240.120) | ~$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 240.120)
Every notary must keep a bound journal recording seven items for each act: fees charged, document title, date, signer name + signature, ID evidence, oath administered (yes/no), and certificate type.
See the full field-by-field journal breakdown below — including whether you record a driver's license number (you don't).
Nevada Notary Journal Requirements (NRS 240.120)
Every Nevada notary must keep a journal in a bound volume with preprinted page numbers, and that journal is open to public inspection per NRS 240.120(6). The statute lists exactly seven things you record for each notarial act — and a driver's license number is not one of them. Here is every required field, subsection by subsection. For how other states handle journals and bonds, see our state-by-state notary requirements.
| Subsection | Required entry | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| 240.120(1)(a) | Fees charged | Record the fee for the act — even if you charged nothing. |
| 240.120(1)(b) | Title of the document | The document's name (e.g., “Deed of Trust”), not its contents. |
| 240.120(1)(c) | Date of the notarial act | The date you performed the act. |
| 240.120(1)(d) | Name and signature of the signer | The person signs your journal (limited exceptions below). |
| 240.120(1)(e) | Description of the evidence used to verify identification | A description of the ID evidence — not the ID number. See below. |
| 240.120(1)(f) | Whether an oath was administered | A yes/no indication for each act. |
| 240.120(1)(g) | Type of certificate used | The certificate form completed (e.g., acknowledgment or jurat). |
Do You Record the Signer's Driver's License Number? No.
This is the most common Nevada journal question, and the statute answers it directly. NRS 240.120(1)(e) requires “a description of the evidence used by the notary public to verify the identification of the person whose signature is being notarized” — a description of the evidence, not the number printed on it.
Nothing in NRS 240.120 mandates copying a driver's license number, passport number, or any other ID number into the journal. Describing what you relied on satisfies the statute.
There's a practical reason to leave numbers out, too: subsection (6) makes every Nevada journal open to public inspection. A journal full of license numbers is a privacy exposure the law never asked you to create.
Identification Shortcuts the Statute Allows
“Known personally” exception — NRS 240.120(3)-(4): You may skip the signer's journal signature if you notarized for that person within the previous 6 months, have personal knowledge of their identity, and they are an employer or coworker in an ordinary business transaction. You then enter “known personally” in the journal.
Credible witness — NRS 240.120(5): When a credible witness vouches for the signer's identity, the witness signs the journal in the evidence-description space, with a notation of their credible-witness status.
One entry, multiple acts — NRS 240.120(2): A single entry may cover multiple notarial acts performed for the same person at the same time on one document or similar documents.
Retention, Lost Journals & Penalties
7-year retention — NRS 240.120(9)
Retain each journal until 7 years after you cease to be a notary. The clock runs from the end of your notary status — not from each entry, and not from your commission's 4-year term.
Lost or stolen — NRS 240.120(10)
You must file a report with both the Secretary of State and the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Violations
Knowingly destroying, defacing, or concealing a notarial record is unlawful (NRS 240.147). The SOS may assess civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation and suspend or revoke your appointment (NRS 240.150). Notarizing when the signer isn't physically present is a gross misdemeanor (NRS 240.155).
A journal failure that injures a signer can also become a claim against your $10,000 notary bond — the surety pays the claimant, then collects from you. eNotaries: Nevada addresses electronic journals separately in NRS 240.201–240.206, so confirm current electronic-journal rules with the Secretary of State before your first electronic act.
Watch: Nevada Notary Bond — $10,000
Nevada notaries need a 3-hour course, a 75% exam, AND a wet signature on their application — digital signatures cause rejection. All applications go through the SilverFlume portal. Here's the complete process.
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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.
Does a Nevada notary have to record the signer's driver's license number in the journal?
No. NRS 240.120(1)(e) requires "a description of the evidence used by the notary public to verify the identification" of the signer — a description of the evidence, not the ID number itself. Nothing in NRS 240.120 mandates copying a driver's license number into the journal. Because every Nevada notary journal is open to public inspection under NRS 240.120(6), recording full license numbers adds privacy exposure the statute never asks for.
How long must a Nevada notary keep the journal?
Per NRS 240.120(9), you must retain each journal until 7 years after the date you cease to be a notary public — the clock runs from the end of your notary status, not from each entry. If a journal is lost or stolen, NRS 240.120(10) requires you to report it to both the Secretary of State and the appropriate law enforcement agency. Knowingly destroying, defacing, or concealing a notarial record is unlawful under NRS 240.147.
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
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