NRS240.1657. Authentication of signature of notarial officer by Secretary of State.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall, upon request and payment of a fee of $20, issue an authentication to verify that the signature of the notarial officer on a document is genuine and that the notarial officer holds the office indicated on the document. If the document:

      (a) Is intended for use in a foreign country that is a participant in the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, the Secretary of State must issue an apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961.

      (b) Is intended for use in the United States or in a foreign country that is not a participant in the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, the Secretary of State must issue a certification.

      2.  The Secretary of State shall not issue an authentication pursuant to subsection 1 if:

      (a) The document has not been notarized in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or

      (b) The Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe that the document may be used to accomplish any fraudulent, criminal or unlawful purpose.

      (Added to NRS by 2005, 2274)