No. Nevada law requires the person signing a document to be physically present before the notary during notarization, OR use remote online notarization (RON) where the signer is connected via secure video and the notary verifies their identity digitally. You cannot notarize an emergency authorization if the pharmacist or authorized signer is completely absent. However, emergency scenarios have solutions through mobile notarization or RON.

Real Scenario: A Henderson pharmacy experienced an emergency drug supply situation requiring immediate notarized authorization to access an emergency wholesaler. The pharmacist-in-charge was on personal leave out of state. The pharmacy manager (not a pharmacist) attempted to sign and have notarized the emergency authorization document. This is problematic because (1) non-pharmacist cannot typically authorize pharmacy emergency procurement, and (2) the authorized signer (pharmacist) was not present for notarization.

Solution: The pharmacy needed to contact their pharmacist-in-charge remotely and conduct remote online notarization (RON) where the pharmacist verified their identity via video conference while the notary witnessed the signing electronically. This provided valid legal notarization while accommodating the emergency.

Nevada RON Requirements: Nevada permits remote online notarization for most business documents including emergency pharmacy authorizations, IF:

• The signer has valid government-issued ID
• The notary verifies identity through secure video conference
• The document can be electronically signed or re-printed after RON for physical signatures
• Both parties use compliant RON platforms

For True Emergencies: When the authorized signer is unavailable and cannot be reached remotely, the pharmacy must document the emergency circumstances and potentially use a durable power of attorney previously executed and notarized by an authorized pharmacy representative. This pre-signed document grants emergency authority without requiring new notarization during the crisis.

Lake Mead Mobile Notary coordinates both in-person emergency notarization (if the signer becomes available) and remote online notarization (if the signer must participate remotely). Same-day service ensures emergency authorizations are notarized while the supply situation is still critical.

Banks are unlikely to provide notary services after regular business hours (typically 5pm weekdays, closed weekends). If your corporate resolution requires notarization outside bank hours—Friday evening board meetings, weekend closings, or emergency approvals—you must use a mobile or after-hours notary service that offers extended or 24/7 availability.

Why After-Hours Corporate Notarization Is Critical:

Corporate resolutions often have time-sensitive deadlines. Board meetings frequently occur after standard office hours, and waiting until Monday morning can delay business deals, loan closings, or emergency actions. Nevada notary law does not restrict notarization to business hours—commissioned notaries can notarize anytime, anywhere within the state.

🕐 Common After-Hours Corporate Scenarios:

• Friday 7pm board meeting approving contract/funding (bank closes 5pm)
• Weekend M&A transaction requiring same-day resolution
• Emergency shareholder action requiring immediate notarization
• Late-night loan closing coordinated with lender in another time zone
• Holiday business requiring weekend notary availability

✅ Mobile Notary Advantage:

Mobile notaries provide flexible scheduling including after-hours emergency service in Advanced Health Care and Seven Hills. Same-day and next-business-day appointments ensure your corporate approvals are notarized without delay, keeping business on track.

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