240.155 - Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty. - Nevada Statutes

240.155  Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty.

      1.  A notary public who is appointed pursuant to this chapter shall not willfully notarize the signature of a person unless the person is in the presence of the notary public and:

      (a) Is known to the notary public; or

      (b) If unknown to the notary public, provides a credible witness or documentary evidence of identification to the notary public.

      2.  A person who:

      (a) Violates the provisions of subsection 1; or

      (b) Aids and abets a notary public to commit a violation of subsection 1,

Ê is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100)