Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 240.705 Information required in electronic seal; electronic document rendered tamper-evident; notation required if audio-video communication used to perform electronic notarial act. (NRS 240.017, 240.199, 240.202, 240.206) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the …

NAC 240.708 Requirements for electronic journal of electronic notarial acts. (NRS 240.017, 240.201, 240.206) An electronic journal kept by an electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.201: 1. Must not allow the electronic notary public or any other person to delete a record in…

NAC 240.710 Electronic journal must not include identifying information or recording. (NRS 240.017, 240.201, 240.206) An electronic notary public shall not include in the electronic journal kept by the electronic notary public pursuant to NRS 240.201: 1. The personally identifyin…

NAC 240.712 Inspection of electronic journal. (NRS 240.017, 240.201, 240.206) An electronic notary public shall allow for the inspection of the electronic journal of the electronic notary public, as required by NRS 240.201. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of State by R065-19, eff. 12-30-2…

NAC 240.720 Solution provider: Registration required; information submitted for registration; confidentiality of certain information. (NRS 240.206) 1. A person shall not act as a solution provider unless the person is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to this sectio…

NAC 240.722 Solution provider: Requirements for registration; notice to Secretary of State of change in electronic notarization solution. (NRS 240.206) 1. The Secretary of State will register a solution provider if the electronic notarization solution provided by the solution pro…

NAC 240.725 Solution provider: Duty to ensure electronic notary public is registered and complies with requirements. (NRS 240.017, 240.206) A solution provider shall take reasonable steps to ensure that an electronic notary public using its electronic notarization solution is reg…

NAC 240.730 Electronic notary public: Prohibited acts. (NRS 240.206) An electronic notary public shall not: 1. Engage in any act prohibited by NRS 240.075. 2. Perform an electronic notarial act using audio-video communication while the electronic notary public is at a location ou…

NAC 240.735 Penalties, prohibitions, liabilities, sanctions and remedies. (NRS 240.206) The penalties, prohibitions, liabilities, sanctions and remedies for the improper performance of an electronic notarial act are the same as provided by law for the improper performance of a no…

NAC 240A.010 Interpretation of terms used in NRS 240A.030. (NRS 240A.030, 240A.250) As used in NRS 240A.030: 1. “Employee” does not include independent contractors or persons rendering professional services to an employer on a fee, retainer or contract basis. 2. “Nonprofit organi…

NAC 240A.020 “Display conspicuously” interpreted. (NRS 240A.160, 240A.170, 240A.250) As used in NRS 240A.160 and 240A.170, “display conspicuously” means to place the required document in an area of a place of business that is readily accessible to the public and where the documen…

NAC 240A.030 Registration with Secretary of State: Contents of application; bond required; submission of fingerprints required; process to file cash bond; grounds for rejection of application. (NRS 240A.100, 240A.250) 1. A person who wishes to engage in the business of a document…

NAC 240A.040 Registration with Secretary of State: Notification of change of information; failure to notify grounds for suspension of certificate; reinstatement. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.270) 1. If any of the information provided in an application for a certificate of registration as …

NAC 240A.050 Registration with Secretary of State: Contents of renewal application; grounds for rejection of application; penalties for failure to renew certificate of registration. (NRS 240A.110, 240A.250) 1. To renew a certificate of registration as a document preparation servi…

NAC 240A.060 Return of cash bond. (NRS 240A.120, 240A.250) 1. A person who files a cash bond with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240A.120 may request the return of the bond not sooner than 3 years after: (a) The date the person has ceased to do business as a document prep…

NAC 240A.070 Statement included in advertisement for services: Requirements for printed or visual form; requirements for purely verbal form. (NRS 240A.150, 240A.250) 1. The statement required to be included pursuant to NRS 240A.150 in an advertisement for the services of a regist…

NAC 240A.080 Complaints about document preparation service: Methods; required information; procedure for notification by Secretary of State; investigation of alleged violation; action upon determination violation occurred. (NRS 240A.120, 240A.250) 1. A person may make a complaint…

NAC 240A.090 Prohibition against impeding or interfering with investigation of alleged violation. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) A registrant shall not impede or otherwise interfere with an investigation conducted by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 240A.260, including, without l…

NAC 240A.150 Definitions. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) As used in NAC 240A.150 to 240A.380, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 240A.170 to 240A.200, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in this those sections. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 240A.170 “Hearing officer” defined. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) “Hearing officer” means a person appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct a hearing. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of State by R146-20, eff. 2-28-2022)

NAC 240A.180 “Party” defined. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) “Party” means: 1. The respondent; 2. The attorney, if any, representing the respondent; and 3. The Secretary of State and his or her staff. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of State by R146-20, eff. 2-28-2022)

NAC 240A.190 “Respondent” defined. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) “Respondent” means any person against whom a complaint is initiated by the Secretary of State pursuant to NAC 240A.250 in order to suspend or revoke the person’s registration as a document preparation service or impose a…

NAC 240A.200 “Staff” defined. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) “Staff” means the employees of the Secretary of State. The term includes, without limitation, the Attorney General and his or her duly appointed deputies when representing the Secretary of State. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of Sta…

NAC 240A.250 Initiation of proceeding; appointment of hearing officer; filing of complaint. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) After an investigation conducted pursuant to NRS 240A.260, if the Secretary of State determines that a violation of this chapter or chapter 240A of NRS has occurre…

NAC 240A.260 Scheduling and notice of hearing; answer by respondent. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. The hearing officer must schedule the matter for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of the complaint from the Secretary of State. 2. The hearing officer must give the respondent a…

NAC 240A.270 Submission of documentary evidence and list of witnesses. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. Not less than 5 working days before a hearing, the respondent shall provide to the Secretary of State: (a) A copy of all documents that are reasonably available to the respondent wh…

NAC 240A.280 Motions. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. All motions, unless made during a hearing, must be in writing. 2. A written motion must be served on the opposing party and the hearing officer at least 10 working days before the hearing. 3. An opposing party may file a written r…

NAC 240A.290 Amendment and withdrawal of complaints. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) The complaint may be: 1. Amended at any time. 2. Withdrawn at any time before the hearing begins. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of State by R146-20, eff. 2-28-2022)

NAC 240A.300 Continuances. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) The hearing officer may grant a continuance: 1. Before a hearing, if the respondent demonstrates an inability to prepare for the hearing in a timely manner. 2. Before or during a hearing, if any party demonstrates the need for a…

NAC 240A.310 Failure to appear. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. If a party fails to appear at a hearing and a continuance has not been requested or granted, upon an offer of proof by the other party that the absent party was given proper notice and upon a determination by the hearing…

NAC 240A.320 Appearances at hearing; withdrawal of attorney. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. Parties shall enter their appearance at the beginning of a hearing or at any time as may be designated by the hearing officer. 2. Appearances and representation of parties must be made as fol…

NAC 240A.330 Subpoenas. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. The hearing officer may issue a subpoena requiring the production of books and papers or the attendance of a witness from any place in the State to the place designated for a hearing for the purpose of taking testimony before th…

NAC 240A.340 Conduct at hearings. (NRS 240A.250, 240.260) A person appearing at a hearing shall conform to the recognized standards of ethical and courteous conduct. All parties to hearings and spectators shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner. (Added to NAC by Sec’y of …

NAC 240A.350 Admissibility of evidence; official notice. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. In conducting any hearing, the hearing officer is not bound by the technical rules of evidence, and any informality in any proceeding or in the manner of taking testimony does not invalidate any …

NAC 240A.360 Procedure for hearing; waiver of provisions. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. The hearing officer shall: (a) Call the hearing to order and note the appearances of the parties who are present. (b) Administer the oath to all persons whose testimony will be taken as follows:…

NAC 240A.370 Decision of hearing officer. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) 1. The hearing officer shall issue a decision within 30 days after the completion of the hearing and include in the final decision findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact and d…

NAC 240A.380 Transcripts of hearings. (NRS 240A.250, 240A.260) The hearing officer shall cause a record to be made of the hearing in accordance with NRS 233B.121. Parties desiring copies of transcripts may obtain them from the Office of the Secretary of State upon payment of the …

NAC 242.010 Definitions. (NRS 242.111) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 242.015 to 242.100, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)

NAC 242.015 “Administrator” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 242.030)

NAC 242.020 “Division” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Division” means the Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services of the Department of Administration. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)

NAC 242.040 “Feasibility study” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Feasibility study” means the definition and examination of alternative methods to meet a requesting agency’s business needs in determining whether a course of action based on the needs, priorities and capabilities of a proje…

NAC 242.050 “Information system” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Information system” means any automated process used for data processing, office automation or communications technology. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)

NAC 242.060 “Project” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Project” means a deployment of resources for an information system. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)

NAC 242.070 “Requesting agency” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Requesting agency” means a state agency which requests resources for an information system or services from the Division. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)

NAC 242.080 “Resources for an information system” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Resources for an information system” means any hardware or software for a computer, data files, hard copy generated by a computer, data facilities, communication lines, modems, multiplexors, concentrators, …

NAC 242.090 “State agency” defined. (NRS 242.111) “State agency” means an agency or elected officer within the Executive Branch of State Government who uses or plans to use resources for an information system for electronic processing or storage of public records. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 242.100 “Vendor” defined. (NRS 242.111) “Vendor” means a person or a governmental agency, other than a state agency, which provides resources for an information system. (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Data Processing, eff. 9-16-92)