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NV Rev Stat § 240A.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.110 - Duration of registration; requirements for renewal; fee; expiration of registration of registrant who holds Employment Authorization Document; investigation of registrant.

  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 $25; 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)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.115 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.115 - Disposition of fees.

The Secretary of State shall account for the fees received pursuant to NRS 240A.100 and 240A.110 separately, and use those fees, and any interest and income earned on those fees, solely to pay for expenses related to administering the document preparation services program pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, the cost of:  1. Materials and advertising to provide education and information about the program; and   2. Any technology necessary to process and maintain registration as a document preparation service.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 194)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.125 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.125 - Amount of bond for business entity.

  1. A bond filed by a business entity pursuant to NRS 240A.123 on behalf of the employees of the business entity who are registered as a document preparation service must be in the penal sum of:  (a) If the business entity employs 1 registrant to perform document preparation services, $25,000;  (b) If the business entity employs at least 2 but not more than 25 registrants to perform document preparation services, $50,000;  (c) If the business entity employs at least 26 but not more than 75 registrants to perform document preparation services, $75,000;  (d) If the business entity employs at least 76 but not more than 125 registrants to perform document preparation services, $100,000;  (e) If the business entity employs at least 126 but not more than 200 registrants to perform document preparation services, $150,000; and  (f) If the business entity employs more than 200 registrants to perform document preparation services, $200,000.   2. For purposes of determining the amount of the bond required pursuant to subsection 1, the number of registrants employed by a business entity to perform document preparation services is the greatest number of registrants who will perform document preparation services for the business entity at any time during the year, including, without limitation, on a temporary or seasonal basis.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 843)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.127 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.127 - Claim against bond; requirements; interpleader; priority.

  1. A claim against a bond filed pursuant to NRS 240A.120 or 240A.123 may be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages to the extent covered by the bond. A claim may not be brought against a bond after 3 years from the date of the act on which the action is based.   2. If a person commences an action pursuant to subsection 1, he or she must notify the Secretary of State in writing upon filing the action. Upon receiving such notification, the Secretary of State shall notify the person:   (a) Whether the bond is in effect;  (b) The amount of the bond; and  (c) If there is any other claim against the bond, the title, court and case number of the action and the amount sought by the plaintiff in the other action.   3. If a surety wishes to make payment without awaiting action by a court:  (a) The amount of the bond must be reduced to the extent of any payment made by the surety in good faith under the bond; and   (b) Any payment must be based on written claims received by the surety before any action is taken by a court.  4. A surety may bring an action for interpleader against all claimants upon the bond. If such an action for interpleader is brought, the surety:  (a) Shall publish notice of the action at least once each week for 2 weeks in every issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the principal place of business of the registrant or business entity, as applicable; and  (b) May deduct its costs of the action, including, without limitation, costs for attorney’s fees and publication, from its liability under the bond.  5. Claims against a bond have equal priority. If a bond is insufficient to pay all claims in full, the claims must be paid on a pro rata basis. Any claimant may bring action against the registrant or business entity, as applicable, for the unpaid balance of a claim.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 843)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.130 - Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for registration; grounds for denial of registration; duties of Secretary of State. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

  1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter:  (a) A person who applies for registration or the renewal of registration as a document preparation service pursuant to NRS 240A.100 or 240A.110 must include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Secretary of State.  (b) An applicant described in paragraph (a) shall submit to the Secretary of State the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520. The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.  2. The Secretary of State shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in:  (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for registration or the renewal of registration; or  (b) A separate form prescribed by the Secretary of State.  3. Registration as a document preparation service may not be issued or renewed by the Secretary of State if the applicant:  (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or  (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.  4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Secretary of State shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3469; A 2019, 848)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.140 - Suspension of registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of registration. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

  1. If the Secretary of State receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a natural person who is registered as a document preparation service, the Secretary of State shall deem the registration to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Secretary of State receives a letter issued to the registrant by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the registrant has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Secretary of State shall reinstate a registration as a document preparation service that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Secretary of State receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the natural person whose registration was suspended stating that the person whose registration was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3469)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.150 - Advertisement for services of registrant: Inclusion of required statement; prohibition on dissemination.

  1. Any advertisement for the services of a registrant which the registrant disseminates or causes to be disseminated must include a clear and conspicuous statement that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person.  2. The statement required by subsection 1 to be included in an advertisement must:  (a) Be in the same language as the rest of the advertisement; and  (b) Be in the form prescribed by regulation of the Secretary of State.  3. A person shall not disseminate or cause to be disseminated any advertisement or other statement that he or she is engaged in the business of a document preparation service in this State unless he or she has complied with all the applicable requirements of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3470)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.160 - Display of copy of certificate of registration; display of notice relating to registrant.

  1. Each registrant shall display conspicuously in his or her place of business a copy of his or her certificate of registration and a written notice meeting the requirements of this section.  2. The notice must:  (a) Be not less than 12 by 20 inches in size, and each character of text in the notice must be not less than 1 inch in height and 1 inch in width.  (b) Be written in English and in each other language in which the registrant transacts business with the registrant’s clients.  (c) Contain a statement that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person.  (d) Contain the full name of the registrant or, if more than one registrant is providing services at that place of business, the full name of each such registrant.  (e) Contain a list of the services provided by the registrant and the fee charged for each such service.  (f) Contain a statement that the registrant has filed with the Secretary of State a cash bond or surety bond, stating the amount and any identifying number of the bond.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3470)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.170 - Display of business licenses.

  1. A registrant required to obtain a state business license issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS shall:  (a) Obtain a state business license before offering a document preparation service; and  (b) Maintain a state business license during the period of the registrant’s registration as a document preparation service.  2. Each registrant shall display conspicuously in the registrant’s place of business a copy of:  (a) The state business license issued to the registrant or the registrant’s employer, as applicable, by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS; and  (b) Any business license issued to the registrant or the registrant’s employer, as applicable, by a local government in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3470)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.180 - Written disclosure of information to client; contents.

  1. Before providing any services to a client or presenting a client with the contract required by NRS 240A.190, a registrant must:  (a) Furnish the client with a written form of disclosure meeting the requirements of this section, with a copy for the client to retain; and  (b) Require the client to read and sign the disclosure, acknowledging that the client has read and understands it.  2. The disclosure must be written in English and, if different, the language in which the registrant transacts business with the client and must include:  (a) The full name, business address and telephone number and registration number of the registrant.  (b) The name and business address of the registrant’s agent for service of process, if any, in this State.  (c) A statement that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person.  (d) Unless the registrant is an attorney licensed to practice in another state or other jurisdiction, a statement that any communication between the client and the registrant is not protected from disclosure by any privilege.  (e) A statement that the registrant has posted or filed with the Secretary of State a cash bond or surety bond, stating the amount of the bond and any identifying number of the bond.  (f) The expiration date of:  (1) The state business license issued to the registrant or the registrant’s employer, as applicable, by the Secretary of State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS; and  (2) Any business license issued to the registrant or the registrant’s employer, as applicable, by a local government in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3470)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.190 - Written contract with client required; terms of contract; deficient contract voidable by client.

  1. Before a registrant provides any services to a client, the registrant and the client must enter into a written contract meeting the requirements of this section. The registrant shall provide the client with a copy of the contract.  2. The contract must:  (a) Be written in English and, if different, in the language in which the registrant transacts business with the client, and be printed or typewritten in not less than 12-point type.  (b) Explain the services to be performed by the registrant and state the total price to be paid by the client for all such services.  (c) With respect to any document to be prepared by the registrant:  (1) State the estimated date by which the document is to be completed;  (2) Identify the court or agency with which the document is to be filed or submitted; and  (3) If applicable, identify any associated deadlines or hearing dates of the court or agency with which the document is to be filed or submitted.  (d) Include on the first page of the contract a statement in boldface type that the registrant is not an attorney authorized to practice in this State and is prohibited from providing legal advice or legal representation to any person.  (e) Include a statement that any complaint concerning the registrant may be directed to:  (1) If the complaint involves an alleged violation of this chapter, the Secretary of State; or  (2) If the complaint involves an allegation that the registrant is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the office of Bar Counsel of the State Bar of Nevada,  with the toll-free telephone number and Internet address for making the complaint.  (f) State the date of the client’s signature on the contract, if the client agrees to the terms of the contract.  3. A contract between a registrant and a client that does not comply with any requirement of this section is voidable by the client.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3471)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.200 - Information required on certain documents prepared for client.

If a document prepared for a client by a registrant includes a place on the document for the registrant to provide information, including, without limitation, the name, business address, telephone number and registration number of the registrant, the registrant shall include the requested information on the document.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3472; A 2015, 937)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.210 - Duties of registrant concerning documents of client.

  1. A registrant shall take reasonable measures to safeguard from loss or damage any document provided to the registrant by a client in connection with services rendered by the registrant.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a registrant shall immediately return to a client any original document provided by the client:  (a) Upon the request of the client;  (b) If the contract required by NRS 240A.190 is not signed or is cancelled for any reason; or  (c) If the document is no longer needed for the services rendered by the registrant.  3. If a copy of any original document provided by a client is sufficient for the purposes of a legal matter, the registrant shall make or cause to be made a copy of the original document and immediately return the original to the client.  4. The duties of a registrant pursuant to this section are not affected by a dispute existing between the registrant and the client over the registrant’s fees or costs.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3472)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.220 - Duty of registrant to provide copy of client’s file to governmental entities; retention and destruction of copies of documents.

  1. Upon the presentation to a registrant of a written form of authorization signed by a client, the registrant shall provide a complete copy of the client’s file to an agent or employee of the Secretary of State or the Attorney General, or to an agent or employee of a law enforcement agency, without the necessity of a warrant or subpoena.  2. A registrant shall retain a copy of any document prepared for a client for not less than 3 years after the date of the last service performed for the client. At the end of that period, unless the client requests that the document be given to the client, the document may be destroyed by the registrant. Any method of destruction used by a registrant must ensure the complete and confidential destruction of the document.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3472)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.230 - Receipt for client’s payment to registrant; required information on receipt.

A registrant shall provide a signed receipt to a client for each payment made to the registrant by the client. The receipt must be printed or typewritten on the letterhead of the registrant and must include the name, business address and telephone number, registration number and taxpayer identification number of the registrant.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3472)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.250 - Regulations of Secretary of State; establishment of toll-free telephone number for complaints.

  1. In addition to the regulations which the Secretary of State is required to adopt pursuant to this chapter, the Secretary of State may adopt any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  2. The Secretary of State shall:  (a) Establish a toll-free telephone number which may be used by any person to make a complaint about a registrant or an alleged violation of this chapter.  (b) Post on the Internet website of the Secretary of State information concerning making such a complaint, which must include the telephone number established pursuant to paragraph (a).  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3473)
NV Rev Stat § 240A.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services|NRS 240A.260 - Investigation by Secretary of State of alleged violation; permissible actions upon determining that violation has occurred; filing of complaint of alleged violation.

  1. If the Secretary of State obtains information that a provision of this chapter or a regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto has been violated by a registrant or another person, the Secretary of State may conduct or cause to be conducted an investigation of the alleged violation.  2. If, after investigation, the Secretary of State determines that a violation has occurred, the Secretary of State may:  (a) Serve, by certified mail addressed to the person who has committed the violation, a written order directing the person to cease and desist from the conduct constituting the violation. The order must notify the person that any willful violation of the order may subject the person to prosecution and criminal penalties pursuant to NRS 240A.290.  (b) If a registrant has committed the violation, begin proceedings pursuant to NRS 240A.270 to revoke or suspend the registration of the registrant.  (c) Refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General or a district attorney for commencement of a civil action against the person pursuant to NRS 240A.280.  (d) Refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General or a district attorney for prosecution of the person pursuant to NRS 240A.290.  (e) Take any combination of the actions described in this subsection.  3. Any person who is aware of a violation of this chapter by a document preparation service, or person applying for registration as a document preparation service, may file a complaint with the Secretary of State setting forth the details of the violation that are known by the person who is filing the complaint.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 3473; A 2015, 2620)