Escrow & Title
What is a 'notary public' and what role does they play in Nevada real estate?
AA notary in Nevada is the same as a licensed escrow officer
BA notary public is a state-commissioned official who witnesses document signings, verifies signer identity, and authenticates signatures — in Nevada real estate, notarization of deeds is required for recording✓ Correct
CA notary in Nevada can provide legal advice about real estate transactions
DOnly brokers may serve as notaries for real estate documents in Nevada
Explanation
Nevada deeds and other real property instruments must be acknowledged before a notary public to be recorded. The notary verifies the signer's identity (through ID), witnesses the signature, and affixes their seal and signature, attesting that the signer appeared before them and executed the document.
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