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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Nevada apostille processing for business documents requires a $20 Secretary of State fee, plus professional coordination services ranging from $170–275 depending on complexity and turnaround speed. Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides document preparation, notarization (if needed), and courier submission to Nevada SOS, ensuring first-time acceptance.

Note: The apostille certificate is issued exclusively by the Nevada Secretary of State. We handle all logistics—pre-submission audit, form completion, courier delivery, and return tracking.

💼 Cost Breakdown for Business Documents:

1. State fee: $20 per document (mandatory)
2. Standard coordination: $170–199 (business resolutions, powers of attorney, commercial contracts)
3. Complex coordination: $225–275 (multi-page contracts, certificate of good standing, technical certifications)
4. Notarization (if required): $10–15 per signature
5. Return shipping: $25–60 with tracking

⏱️ Processing Timelines:

• Standard: 3–4 weeks
• Expedited 24–48 hours: +$75
• 4-hour rush: +$200
• 1–2 hour emergency: +$500 to +$1,000

⚠️ Real-World Example – Corporate Resolution:

• Client needs apostille for board resolution by Friday
• Monday: Notarization and courier to NV SOS with 4-hour expedited fee
• Tuesday afternoon: Apostille issued and couriered back
• Total cost: $20 state + $250 coordination + $35 shipping = $305

💡 Why Use Coordination Services: Avoid errors in document classification (e.g., SOS vs certified copy requirements), expedite submission, and prevent delays due to missing attachments or incorrect forms. We guarantee 95%+ first-submission acceptance and provide full status tracking.

🏢 Service Areas: Corporate districts in Henderson, Summerlin Centre, and McCarran Center. Mobile notarization and same-day coordination available Monday–Saturday.

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