1. The registration of a document preparation service is valid for 1 year after the date of issuance of the certificate of registration, unless the registration is suspended or revoked. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the registration may be renewed subject to the same conditions as the initial registration. An application for renewal must be made under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by regulation of the Secretary of State and must be accompanied by:
(a) A renewal fee of $50; and
(b) A cash bond or surety bond meeting the requirements of NRS 240A.120 or proof that the applicant is covered by a bond filed by a business entity pursuant to NRS 240A.123, unless the bond previously filed by the registrant remains on file and in effect.
2. The registration of a registrant who holds a valid Employment Authorization Document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security must expire on the date on which that person’s employment authorization expires.
3. The Secretary of State may:
(a) Conduct any investigation of a registrant that the Secretary of State deems appropriate.
(b) Require a registrant to submit a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Secretary of State to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
4. After any investigation of the history of a registrant is completed, unless the Secretary of State elects or is required to deny renewal pursuant to this section or NRS 240A.270, the Secretary of State shall renew the registration if the registrant is qualified for registration and has complied with the requirements of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 3467; A 2015, 937; 2017, 197; 2019, 846; 2021, 936)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services
NRS 240A.015 - "Business entity" defined.
NRS 240A.020 - "Client" defined.
NRS 240A.030 - "Document preparation service" defined.
NRS 240A.040 - "Legal matter" defined.
NRS 240A.050 - "Registrant" defined.
NRS 240A.115 - Disposition of fees.
NRS 240A.125 - Amount of bond for business entity.
NRS 240A.127 - Claim against bond; requirements; interpleader; priority.
NRS 240A.170 - Display of business licenses.
NRS 240A.180 - Written disclosure of information to client; contents.
NRS 240A.200 - Information required on certain documents prepared for client.
NRS 240A.210 - Duties of registrant concerning documents of client.
NRS 240A.230 - Receipt for client’s payment to registrant; required information on receipt.
NRS 240A.240 - Prohibited acts by registrant; exceptions.
NRS 240A.265 - Examination by Secretary of State of required records.
NRS 240A.270 - Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew registration.
NRS 240A.275 - Petition for review of criminal history; fee.
NRS 240A.280 - Civil actions brought by Attorney General or district attorney.
NRS 240A.290 - Criminal penalties; restitution.