If you are registering as an electronic notary in Nevada, you will need to submit an exemplar before your application can be processed. A Nevada electronic notary exemplar is a PDF file containing your electronic signature and seal, generated by your approved RON provider and uploaded to the Secretary of State through SilverFlume. Without it, your eNotary registration will not go through.
What Is a Nevada Electronic Notary Exemplar?
An exemplar is your electronic signature and your electronic seal combined into a single PDF file. It functions as the digital equivalent of the stamp and signature a traditional notary uses on paper.
Your electronic signature must match the wet signature on your Notary Public Application for Appointment. Your electronic seal must contain the information required under NRS 240.040, the same information that appears on a traditional notary stamp.
The Nevada Secretary of State uses this file to verify your credentials before authorizing you to perform electronic notarizations.
What You Need Before You Can Get One
You cannot request an exemplar until all of these are in place:
- An active traditional notary commission in Nevada
- Completion of the Nevada eNotary training course and exam through nvsos.gov
- Payment of the training fee
- Payment of the $25 electronic notary registration fee
Your traditional commission must be current. If it has expired, renew it before moving forward — eNotary registration is not possible without it.
How to Get Your Nevada Electronic Notary Exemplar
Once your prerequisites are met, the process runs through your chosen provider:
- Choose an approved Electronic Notary Solution Provider from the Secretary of State’s approved list at nvsos.gov. You cannot use a provider that is not on that list.
- Submit your wet signature to the provider. They need the signature that appears on your traditional notary application to create a matching electronic version.
- The provider generates your electronic seal based on NRS 240.040 requirements, including all required notary stamp information.
- Receive your exemplar PDF. The provider combines your electronic signature and seal into one file. Save it — you will upload it in the next step.
How to Submit Your Exemplar to the Secretary of State
All eNotary registrations go through Nevada’s SilverFlume business portal. Follow these steps:
- Log in to SilverFlume at nvsilverflume.gov.
- Under “Other Business Services,” select the Notary link.
- From the Electronic Notary dropdown, select “Electronic Notary Registration.”
- In the Supporting Documentation section, upload your exemplar PDF and your eNotary training certificate.
- Complete payment through the SilverFlume Shopping Cart to finalize your submission.
After You Submit
The Notary Division reviews your registration and exemplar under NRS 240.192. If everything checks out, you will receive an email confirmation of approval. Your provider will also be notified of your active status.
Do not perform any electronic notarizations until that confirmation email arrives. You are not authorized to act as an electronic notary until written approval is issued — regardless of where you are in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a traditional notary before becoming an eNotary in Nevada?
Yes. An active Nevada notary public commission is required before you can register as an electronic notary. You cannot pursue both at the same time. If your traditional commission has expired, renew it first before starting the eNotary process.
How do I find an approved Electronic Notary Solution Provider?
The Nevada Secretary of State maintains an approved provider list on the nvsos.gov notary page. Review the options and contact providers directly to compare platforms, fees, and support. Your choice of provider affects how your exemplar is generated and how you will conduct notarizations.
How long does the approval process take?
Nevada does not publish a set processing window. After submitting your registration, exemplar, and training certificate, allow several business days for the Notary Division to review. The confirmation goes to the email address on your SilverFlume account, so check there.
Can I perform electronic notarizations before my approval comes through?
No. You are not authorized to perform electronic notarizations until you receive written confirmation from the Secretary of State. Performing notarizations before that approval is issued is not permitted under Nevada law.
Ready to Start Notarizing Electronically?
The path to getting your Nevada electronic notary exemplar is clear: meet the prerequisites, select an approved provider, receive your PDF, and submit everything through SilverFlume. Once your confirmation email arrives, you are authorized to begin.
If you need a platform for your electronic notarizations once you are approved, BlueNotary offers Nevada-compliant online notarization tools built for a straightforward notary workflow.
