1. The Division shall not issue a certificate, license or permit pursuant to this chapter to an applicant who is a resident of another state unless the applicant has executed a written statement that appoints the Administrator as his or her agent for the service of process for any action or proceeding filed against him or her in this State.
2. The statement of appointment must include a provision which provides:
(a) That any process which is served on the Administrator shall be deemed to have the same legal validity as if it had been served on the applicant;
(b) That the appointment of the Administrator as the applicant’s agent for the service of process continues as long as any liability remains outstanding against the applicant in this State; and
(c) For venue in any judicial or administrative district in this State without regard to the residence or principal place of business of the holder of a certificate or license.
3. The statement of appointment must be signed by the applicant and notarized. The applicant shall file a copy of the statement of appointment with the Administrator. A copy of the statement which is certified by the Administrator shall be deemed sufficient evidence of the appointment.
4. If any process is served upon the Administrator pursuant to this section, the Administrator shall mail the process by certified mail to the last known address of the person holding the certificate, license or permit. Service of process shall be deemed complete upon mailing. The manner of the service of process described in this subsection does not affect the validity of any other service of process authorized by law.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 811)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies
NRS 645C.020 - "Administrator" defined.
NRS 645C.030 - "Appraisal" defined.
NRS 645C.032 - "Appraisal firm" defined.
NRS 645C.034 - "Appraisal management company" defined.
NRS 645C.037 - "Appraisal Subcommittee" defined.
NRS 645C.040 - "Appraiser" defined.
NRS 645C.045 - "Certificate" defined.
NRS 645C.047 - "Certified appraiser" defined.
NRS 645C.050 - "Commission" defined.
NRS 645C.055 - "Complex property" defined.
NRS 645C.060 - "Division" defined.
NRS 645C.065 - "Federal financial institutions regulatory agency" defined.
NRS 645C.067 - "Federally related transaction" defined.
NRS 645C.070 - "Intern" defined.
NRS 645C.080 - "License" defined.
NRS 645C.090 - "Licensed appraiser" defined.
NRS 645C.100 - "Permit" defined.
NRS 645C.110 - "Real estate" defined.
NRS 645C.120 - "Registered intern" defined.
NRS 645C.130 - "Registration card" defined.
NRS 645C.140 - Purpose of chapter.
NRS 645C.150 - Applicability of chapter.
NRS 645C.190 - Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate: Qualifications and oaths of members.
NRS 645C.230 - Publication and sale of manual or guide concerning appraisals.
NRS 645C.240 - Deposit and use of money received by Division; financial support of Division.
NRS 645C.245 - Technology Account for Chapter 645C of NRS.
NRS 645C.250 - Duties of Attorney General.
NRS 645C.280 - Types and scope of licenses and certificates; regulations.
NRS 645C.290 - Application for certificate or license: Form and contents.
NRS 645C.310 - Period for action on application for certificate or license.
NRS 645C.320 - Qualifications for issuance and grounds for denial of certificate or license.
NRS 645C.405 - Duty to report certain convictions and pleas to Division.
NRS 645C.420 - Placement of certificate or license on inactive status; reinstatement.
NRS 645C.440 - Continuing education: Regulations; approval of courses.
NRS 645C.450 - Fees; regulations.
NRS 645C.463 - Disciplinary or other action for failure to pay money owed to Commission or Division.
NRS 645C.470 - Unprofessional conduct of certified or licensed appraiser or registered intern.
NRS 645C.480 - Additional acts of unprofessional conduct of certified or licensed appraiser.
NRS 645C.530 - Administration of oaths; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.
NRS 645C.540 - Payment of witnesses for fees and mileage.
NRS 645C.702 - Revocation or suspension of registration: Complaint; hearing; notice of hearing.
NRS 645C.704 - Revocation or suspension of registration: Notice of decision.
NRS 645C.550 - Injunctive relief.
NRS 645C.600 - Applicability of provisions.
NRS 645C.610 - Deposit of money collected; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.
NRS 645C.665 - Registration: Expiration; requirements for renewal; grounds for denial of renewal.
NRS 645C.680 - Fees; regulations.
NRS 645C.710 - Administrative fines: Grounds; amount; related disciplinary action.
NRS 645C.720 - Unlawful to conduct business of appraisal management company without registration.
NRS 645C.730 - Unlawful to influence or attempt to influence appraisal.
NRS 645C.740 - Unlawful to change appraisal submitted by independent contractor.