Notary Public Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you operate as an LLC/corporation or have employees. Sole proprietor notaries with no employees may use their SSN.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Nevada Notary Commission

   Apply to the Nevada Secretary of State for a 4-year notary commission. Applicants must be 18+, able to read and write English, and either Nevada residents or residents of an adjoining state who work or maintain a business in Nevada (NRS 240.030). A mandatory training course, a $35 application fee, and a $10,000 four-year surety bond (filed with the county clerk) are required.

   Official government source

   $35 application fee (NRS 240.030) + $10,000 four-year surety bond premium + mandatory training course·4–6 weeks

   $35 application fee (NRS 240.030) + $10,000 four-year surety bond premium + mandatory training course

   4–6 weeks

2. Nevada Notary Bond ($10,000)

   Required for all Nevada notaries. File with the county clerk.

   Official government source

   $30–$60 for 4 years·1–3 days

   $30–$60 for 4 years

   1–3 days

3. Notary Errors & Omissions Insurance (Recommended)

   While not required in Nevada, E&O insurance protects notaries from financial losses due to unintentional mistakes. Coverage of $25,000–$100,000 typically costs $40–$80/year. The National Notary Association offers bundled packages.

   $40–$80/year·Immediate

   $40–$80/year

   Immediate

1. Las Vegas Business License (if operating a notary business)

   If you operate a standalone notary business (notary signing agent services, mobile notary, etc.) in Las Vegas, you generally need a Business License from the city. If notarization is incidental to another profession (e.g., attorney, bank teller), a separate business license may not be required.

   Official government source

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).·1–3 weeks

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Nevada — Notary Public Requirements
• Nevada Secretary of State

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