Only the principal (vehicle owner granting authority) must appear before the notary. The agent does not sign VP-136 and does not need to be present during notarization. Nevada DMV requires proper acknowledgment certificate with Nevada notary commission information, official seal impression, and original signatures only.

📋 Principal Requirements:

• Valid government photo ID (Nevada license, passport, state ID, military ID)
• Must be physically present before Nevada notary (no remote notarization)
• Must sign form in notary's presence (cannot pre-sign)
• Must be alert and understand the document's purpose
• Full legal name must match vehicle title exactly

✅ Form Completion Requirements:

• Principal and agent full legal names and addresses
• Vehicle year, make, model, and 17-character VIN (must match title)
• Specific powers granted (title transfer, registration, duplicate title, lien release)
• Nevada notarial acknowledgment certificate completed by notary
• Official Nevada notary seal impression (legible and complete)

⚠️ Common DMV Rejection Reasons:

• Missing or illegible notary seal
• Pre-signed forms (must sign in notary's presence)
• Incorrect VIN or vehicle description
• Out-of-state notary certificate (must be Nevada notary)
• Photocopied or faxed VP-136 (original required)

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