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Yes, the Nevada Affidavit of Entitlement for estates under $25,000 must be notarized. This small estate affidavit is only valid when the heir or heirs sign under oath in front of a Notary Public.
Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides sensitive and professional mobile notarization for Affidavits of Entitlement across Las Vegas, Henderson, and greater Clark County. Starting at $55–$65 depending on location.
Financial institutions like banks and credit unions will reject the affidavit if it is not properly notarized, which blocks access to the funds and delays estate administration.
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. This information is for general notarial purposes only. Please consult a Nevada attorney to confirm that a Small Estate Affidavit is appropriate for your situation and for help preparing the form correctly.
The Nevada Affidavit of Entitlement, sometimes called a Small Estate Affidavit, is a sworn statement that allows the rightful heir or heirs to collect a deceased person’s personal property without opening a full probate case, when the estate is modest in size.
Under NRS 146.080, this procedure is available when the value of the decedent’s Nevada estate subject to probate does not exceed $25,000 (not including certain exempt assets).
This affidavit is commonly used to:
The heir or heirs must sign the affidavit under penalty of perjury, and their signatures must be notarized. This tells the institution that the signer is legally entitled to the property and is accepting responsibility for distributing it correctly.
Official Nevada Small Estate Affidavit – Estates Not Exceeding $25,000
Use the statewide Affidavit of Entitlement form approved by the Nevada Supreme Court Self‑Help Center. You will need to list all heirs, describe the property to be collected, and confirm that the estate value is within the statutory limit. Do not sign until you are with the notary.
40‑Day waiting period: At least 40 days must have passed since the decedent’s death.
No Nevada real estate: This affidavit cannot be used to transfer land or a house. Separate deed or probate procedures are required for real property.
Value under $25,000: The net value of the estate subject to probate (assets minus certain debts) must not exceed $25,000 under current law.
No probate case pending: There cannot be a probate proceeding already opened or granted for the estate in any court.
Fill in the decedent’s information, list all known heirs, describe the assets you are claiming, and confirm that the estate value is under $25,000. Leave the signature lines blank until the notary is present.
Collect a certified copy of the death certificate and a valid, government‑issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) for each person who will sign the affidavit.
Contact Lake Mead Mobile Notary to arrange a convenient time and place for all signers. If multiple heirs need to sign in different locations, we can coordinate separate appointments.
The notary will verify identity for each signer, administer an oath or affirmation, and witness everyone sign the affidavit. You are swearing that the contents are true and complete.
After witnessing the signatures, the notary completes the jurat wording, signs, and applies the official Nevada notary seal, making the affidavit legally valid.
Take the original notarized affidavit, along with the death certificate, to the bank, employer, or other institution that is holding the assets so they can release the funds to you.
For surviving spouses who qualify to use the higher small‑estate limit under Nevada law.
Used to establish heirship for unclaimed property or to support title and estate transfers.
Notarization for core estate planning documents that can help avoid future probate.
Authorize a trusted person to handle financial affairs if you are unable to act.
Mobile notarization for bank, investment, and loan forms used in estate administration.
We notarize custom affidavits prepared by you or your attorney for probate and estate matters.
Schedule a professional mobile notary to finalize your Affidavit of Entitlement quickly and correctly anywhere in the Las Vegas valley.
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