NRS217.462. Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Eligibility; application to Secretary of State; penalty for providing false information.

      1.  An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incompetent person may apply to the Secretary of State to have a fictitious address designated by the Secretary of State serve as the address of the adult, child or incompetent person.

      2.  An application for the issuance of a fictitious address must include:

      (a) Specific evidence showing that the adult, child or incompetent person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application;

      (b) The address that is requested to be kept confidential;

      (c) A telephone number at which the Secretary of State may contact the applicant;

      (d) A question asking whether the person wishes to:

             (1) Register to vote; or

             (2) Change the address of his or her current registration;

      (e) A designation of the Secretary of State as agent for the adult, child or incompetent person for the purposes of:

             (1) Service of process; and

             (2) Receipt of mail;

      (f) The signature of the applicant;

      (g) The date on which the applicant signed the application; and

      (h) Any other information required by the Secretary of State.

      3.  It is unlawful for a person knowingly to attest falsely or provide incorrect information in the application. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      4.  The Secretary of State shall approve an application if it is accompanied by specific evidence, such as a copy of an applicable record of conviction, a temporary restraining order or other protective order, that the adult, child or incompetent person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application.

      5.  The Secretary of State shall approve or disapprove an application for a fictitious address within 5 business days after the application is filed.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1329; A 2001, 693; 2005, 96; 2013, 2438)