Section 240.155 - Notarization of signature of person not in presence of notary public unlawful; penalty1. 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. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175, 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, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100; 2017, 1516Amended by 2017, Ch. 284,§1.9, eff. 10/1/2017.Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100