NRS240.205. Authentication of signature of electronic notary public by Secretary of State.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Secretary of State shall, upon request, issue an authentication to verify that the electronic signature of the electronic notary public on an electronic document is genuine and that the electronic notary public holds the office indicated on the electronic document. The authentication must be:

      (a) Signed by the Secretary of State; and

      (b) In conformance with any relevant international treaties, agreements and conventions subscribed to by the Government of the United States, including, without limitation, the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961.

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

      (a) The electronic document has not been electronically notarized in accordance with the provisions of NRS 240.001 to 240.206, inclusive; or

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

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 3025)