Yes, but only with a notarized Nevada DMV VP-136 Power of Attorney specifically authorizing vehicle transactions. Tow yards and repo companies will not release vehicles to non-owners without proper legal authorization, regardless of family relationship or emergency circumstances.

Common situations requiring notarized vehicle POA include:

• Military deployment: Active duty personnel stationed overseas or out of state
• Hospitalization: Medical emergencies preventing personal appearance (ICU, surgery recovery, extended care)
• Out-of-state residence: Vehicle repossessed while you're traveling or living elsewhere temporarily
• Incarceration: Jail or prison situations where personal retrieval is impossible
• Disability: Physical or cognitive conditions preventing tow yard visits

📋 VP-136 Requirements for Tow Yard Acceptance:

• Must be notarized by a Nevada notary with wet-ink signature and physical seal
• Must specifically authorize the named person to retrieve, drive, and sign release documents for the vehicle
• Must include complete vehicle description (year, make, model, VIN)
• Original notarized document required (photocopies typically rejected)
• Your agent must present their own valid government-issued ID matching the POA

⚠️ Hospital Notarization for Emergency Situations: If you're hospitalized in Sunrise Hospital, UMC, or other Clark County medical facilities, Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides bedside notarization service. We coordinate with hospital staff to notarize VP-136 forms while you're receiving treatment, preventing storage fees from accumulating during your recovery.

💰 Cost-Benefit Reality: Mobile notary service for VP-136 costs $45-60. Tow yard storage is $35-50 per day. If hospitalization or deployment prevents you from personally retrieving your vehicle for 7-10 days, you'll accrue $245-500 in storage fees. Notarizing a POA immediately and having someone retrieve the vehicle same-day saves hundreds of dollars.

🏥 Special Case - Incarcerated Owners: If you're incarcerated and your vehicle was repossessed or impounded, Nevada jails and detention facilities allow notary visits by appointment. We provide incarcerated owner vehicle release notarization at Clark County Detention Center and other facilities, enabling family members to retrieve vehicles using properly executed POA documents.

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Lake Mead Mobile Notary supports international visitors across the Las Vegas tourism corridor with professional documentation services for travel, consulate, and emergency notarizations. We provide on-site notarization and document preparation at major hotels, resorts, and airport locations, ensuring visitors meet urgent travel, family, or business documentation needs while in Las Vegas.

Note: The apostille certificate is issued exclusively by the Nevada Secretary of State. We assist visitors by notarizing required documents, completing Nevada compliance paperwork, and coordinating express submission or courier handling when international authentication is needed.

🌍 Common Services for International Travelers:

1. Travel Consent & Authorization Forms: For minors, companions, or family members traveling internationally
2. Passport-related Documentation: Lost passport affidavits, replacement authorizations, and sworn statements
3. Consulate & Embassy Forms: Declarations, powers of attorney, and sworn translations notarized for consular filing
4. Apostille Coordination (if required): For marriage certificates, business documents, and powers of attorney for use abroad
5. Emergency Family or Medical Travel Support: Notarized medical authorizations, custody affidavits, and emergency approvals for family travel abroad

✈️ Where We Serve Visitors:

• Major resort zones including the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, and McCarran Center
• Convention venues, trade shows, and international expos
• Emergency notarization at airport hotels and terminal adjacent business centers

💡 Visitor Example - Emergency Travel Authorization:

• Tourist loses passport while visiting the Las Vegas Strip
• Our mobile notary meets at hotel within 45 minutes to notarize affidavit of loss and travel authorization
• Document delivered to visitor’s consulate for replacement processing within 24 hours
• Visitor departs on schedule with proper interim documentation

📋 Why Mobile Notary Coordination Helps Visitors: In the fast-paced Las Vegas tourism environment, visitors often face unexpected documentation deadlines for travel, family, or business emergencies. We streamline multi-step notarization and authentication processes, coordinate courier handling when necessary, and ensure compliance with both Nevada and international document standards.

🏢 Service Areas for Travelers: Our mobile team covers Las Vegas Strip, McCarran Center, and Downtown Las Vegas with flexible scheduling for late-night or weekend notarizations. Same-day service is available across all tourism zones.

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Most title companies require using their own notaries for real estate closings to maintain chain of custody, ensure compliance with specific lender instructions, and manage liability. While your own notary is legally valid in Nevada, title companies contractually mandate their selected notaries. Using an unauthorized notary can lead to rejection, closing delays, or escrow complications.

Why Title Companies Insist on Their Notaries:

Title companies coordinate with lenders, insurers, and county recorders—all of whom have specific requirements. They need notarization consistency and direct communication with the notary handling your closing. They also carry errors & omissions (E&O) insurance that covers their contracted notaries, which may not apply to independent notaries.

🔑 Can You Use Your Own Notary?

In rare cases, yes—but only with prior written approval from:

• The title company (may have exceptions for scheduling conflicts)
• Your lender (may require their approval)
• The seller's title company (if using separate title agents)

📋 Legitimate Reasons for Exception Requests:

• Your notary has existing relationship and coordination history
• Title company's notary has scheduling conflicts or excessive travel costs
• Out-of-state remote notarization is the only practical option
• Your notary is bonded, insured, and Nevada-commissioned

⚠️ Best Practice:

Always disclose your preferred notary to the title company early in the transaction. Get written approval in advance. If they refuse and delays occur, professional notaries in Summerlin and Water Street can coordinate with title company staff to facilitate acceptance or serve as backup if needed.

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