To retrieve a vehicle from a Las Vegas or Henderson tow yard, you need four core documents: valid government-issued ID, proof of vehicle ownership (title or registration), current insurance card, and tow yard release authorization. If the vehicle is repossessed or impounded for violations, you'll also need notarized forms depending on your situation.

📋 Standard Tow Yard Retrieval (Owner Present):

• Valid photo ID: Driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID (must match vehicle registration)
• Proof of ownership: Vehicle title, current registration card, or DMV registration receipt
• Proof of insurance: Current Nevada auto insurance card (not expired)
• Payment method: Cash, credit card, or cashier's check for towing and storage fees ($200-800 typical)

🚨 Situations Requiring Notarized Documents:

• Non-owner retrieval: Family member, spouse, or friend picking up the vehicle needs notarized VP-136 Power of Attorney
• Repossession release: Lender redemption requires notarized VP-020 Repossession Affidavit
• Title complications: Out-of-state titles or lost titles may require notarized affidavits of ownership
• Business vehicles: Corporate authorization letters must be notarized with proof of signatory authority
• Estate vehicles: Deceased owner situations require notarized executor/administrator authorization

⏰ Timeline Matters: Tow yard storage fees in Spring Valley and surrounding areas typically run $35-50 per day. Missing required notarized documents adds 2-5 days to retrieval, costing $70-250 in avoidable storage fees. Lake Mead Mobile Notary meets you at tow yards throughout Clark County to notarize authorizations on-site, enabling same-day vehicle release.

💡 Pro Tip: Call the tow yard before going. Ask specifically what documents they require for your situation. If notarization is needed, schedule a mobile notary appointment to meet you at the facility, avoiding multiple trips and additional storage costs.

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Nevada follows federal odometer disclosure rules for most transfers of ownership. For late-model vehicles, the title usually includes a designated odometer section that must be completed accurately. When a separate sworn statement is required, the disclosure is often paired with a notary jurat.

• Which vehicles: Odometer disclosure applies to most passenger vehicles under federal rules for a defined model-year range. Newer vehicles often have specific title sections. Very old vehicles or vehicles above certain thresholds may be exempt. Check your title and instructions.
• How notarization fits: The title itself is typically signed, and when the deal includes a sworn declaration or corrective affidavit, that page is notarized with a jurat. We administer an oath or affirmation and witness the signature.
• Common mistakes: Leaving mileage blank, using an estimate without labeling, or writing over corrections. Complete the section cleanly and bring any supporting forms your DMV clerk requested.
• Power of attorney use: If an agent signs on behalf of the owner, DMV may require a properly notarized VP 136 and may limit POA usage for certain odometer situations. Verify before your appointment.

We notarize odometer affidavits and related statements across Henderson, Spring Valley, Downtown Las Vegas, and Downtown Summerlin. Book online or call (702) 748-7444.

An authorized representative is a person designated by the employer to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 by physically examining the employee's identity and employment authorization documents, verifying their authenticity, and certifying that the documents appear genuine and relate to the employee presenting them. The authorized representative can be any individual over 18 years old, including mobile notaries, HR professionals, third-party service providers, or even other employees within the organization—the employer determines who is authorized to act on their behalf. However, the employer retains full legal liability for any errors, omissions, or violations on I-9 forms completed by their authorized representative, making proper training and reliable service providers critical to compliance.

Federal law does not require authorized representatives to have special training, licensing, or certification, but employers must ensure their representatives understand I-9 requirements, acceptable document lists (List A, B, and C), fraud detection basics, and anti-discrimination rules that prohibit requesting specific documents or rejecting valid documentation based on national origin or citizenship status. Many employers use mobile notary services as authorized representatives because notaries are already trained in identity verification, document examination, and record-keeping practices that align with I-9 compliance standards. The authorized representative must be physically present with the employee during Section 2 completion—remote verification via video is only a temporary accommodation through December 2025 and still requires subsequent physical inspection.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary serves as a trusted authorized representative for I-9 verification throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City, providing professional document examination services for employers with remote workers, multi-location operations, or limited HR staff. Our mobile notaries travel to employee locations—home offices, co-working spaces, or any convenient site—complete Section 2 verification with proper physical document inspection, and provide employers with compliant, audit-ready I-9 forms. This service eliminates the burden of coordinating internal authorized representatives, reduces employer liability through professional verification, and ensures every I-9 meets federal standards that withstand ICE audits.