1. An escrow agency shall immediately notify the Commissioner of any change in the ownership of 5 percent or more of its outstanding voting stock.
2. An application must be submitted to the Commissioner, pursuant to NRS 645A.020, by a person who acquires:
(a) At least 25 percent of the outstanding voting stock of an escrow agency; or
(b) Any outstanding voting stock of an escrow agency if the change will result in a change in the control of the escrow agency.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Commissioner shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the applicant has the experience, character, financial condition, business reputation and general fitness to command the confidence of the public and to warrant the belief that the business conducted will protect and safeguard the public. If the Commissioner denies the application, the Commissioner may forbid the applicant from participating in the business of the escrow agency.
4. The escrow agency with which the applicant is affiliated shall pay the cost of the investigation as the Commissioner requires. All money received by the Commissioner pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Account for Mortgage Lending created by NRS 645F.270.
5. An escrow agency may submit a written request to the Commissioner to waive an investigation pursuant to subsection 3. The Commissioner may grant a waiver if the applicant has undergone a similar investigation by a state or federal agency in connection with the licensing of or his or her employment with a financial institution.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 502; A 2003, 3542; 2011, 3600)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 645A - Escrow Agencies and Agents
NRS 645A.021 - Application: Educational prerequisites; regulations.
NRS 645A.034 - Delivery and possession of license of escrow agent; display of licenses.
NRS 645A.038 - License not transferable.
NRS 645A.039 - Continuing education: Standards; regulations.
NRS 645A.040 - Expiration; renewal; fees; deposit of money received.
NRS 645A.050 - Duties of Commissioner.
NRS 645A.060 - Powers of Commissioner: Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalty.
NRS 645A.067 - Payment of assessment and cooperation in audits and examinations.
NRS 645A.070 - Records of transactions in escrow: Maintenance; filing.
NRS 645A.085 - Change in ownership of voting stock of escrow agency.
NRS 645A.086 - Duty of Commissioner to take disciplinary action for certain violations.
NRS 645A.130 - Procedures following decision on appeal.
NRS 645A.140 - Powers of Commissioner when agency’s affairs in unsafe condition.
NRS 645A.170 - Limitations on execution or attachment; commingling prohibited.
NRS 645A.171 - Limitations on disbursements.
NRS 645A.193 - Attorney General to represent Division.
NRS 645A.199 - Proof of licensure required in action for collection of compensation.
NRS 645A.200 - Statutory and common-law rights unaffected.
NRS 645A.220 - Transactions by foreign corporations.
NRS 645A.222 - Civil action authorized for certain violations.
NRS 645A.224 - Employee of Division prohibited from interest in escrow agency.
NRS 645A.225 - Charge for statement of interest payments prohibited.