Nevada notary public
Exam requiredWhat it takes to become a notary public in Nevada, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- Exam required
- Administered by
- Nevada Secretary of State (Notary Public Training Course and Commission Exam)
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Surety bond
- $10,000, filed with county clerk of residence (or, for adjoining-state residents, county of employment)
- Notes
- Training course and exam ($45 fee to SOS) must be retaken at every 4-year renewal; process managed through SilverFlume online portal plus local bond/oath filing.
Preparing to be a Nevada notary
Nevada requires a written exam, and PrepTempo's Notary course covers the notarial concepts it tests — notarial acts, identifying signers, journals and seals, and unauthorized practice of law. Study your Nevada statute on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Nevada commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.