The application to register as a Document Preparation Service must be submitted online.  Please review Qualifications so that you are prepared to complete the application. 

If you have an established account with other Divisions of the Secretary of State’s office in SilverFlume business portal (notary, trust account, commercial registered agent tools), log in with your username and password to register as a Document Preparation Service.  Do not create a new account.

If you do not have an established account in SilverFlume business portal, create an account with a secure login.  Fill in the requested user account information and click the “save” button.  Remember your log in and password for future log-ins to renew or amend your registration.

Check your email for a message from the Secretary of State’s office to activate the account.  If you do not find the activation message, check your spam or junk email folder in case it was filtered.  Activate the account.

How to apply

Log in to the online application to complete and submit the application, which includes a $100 non-refundable application fee.

An automated email notification will be sent with instruction how to submit fingerprints. Instructions for fingerprinting are at Fingerprinting for Investigation of History of Applicant.

When all eligibility qualifications are met, instructions will be emailed for filing the required bond.  Do not purchase the bond until instructed to do so. If you are covered under a business entity bond, your employer must notify our office.

A letter will be sent by U.S. mail if additional information is needed or to inform if you do not meet qualifications to register pursuant to NRS 240A.100. 

A Certificate of Registration is issued by mail.  Until the Certificate of Registration is received, you are not authorized to conduct document preparation service activity.  Unregistered activity is subject to civil and/or criminal penalties in NRS 240A.280 and 240A.290.

How to Renew Your Registration

The registration of a document preparation service is valid for one year after the issuance of the certificate, unless the registration is suspended or revoked.  A registrant must submit an application to renew the certificate at least 30 days before the date of expiration of the certificate (NAC 240A.050).You must notify the Secretary of State using the Notification of Change of Information form not later than 30 days after the change.

To begin your renewal, click here to log into your account. Do not create a new account. Login with your established username and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on the link “Forgot your password?” to reset. If you are renewing and are having trouble logging in to your account, call 1-800-450-8594 option 6 or email docprep@sos.nv.gov. 

The non-refundable fee to renew a Document Preparation Service registration which has not expired is $50. The renewal is valid for one year unless the registration is suspended or revoked.

A new Certificate of Registration is issued with each annual renewal.  This certificate is required to be conspicuously displayed in the place of business (NRS 240A.160 and NAC 240A.020). 

Flyer application and renewal process 

Continuation of Bond

As part of the renewal, this office must receive proof of the required bond.  Bond Requirements changed in 2019 with new penal sum amounts and mandated bond templates for individual and business entity bonds.  The original signed surety is filed with the Secretary of State.

Starting in July 2020, proof of a bond renewal may be submitted in the form of a Continuation Certificate or a paid invoice showing zero balance due, bond number, and bond term.  Both of these documents can be obtained from the surety company that issued the bond. 

A cash bond held by the Secretary of State does not require further verification and the renewal application is complete.

How to reapply if rejected or expired

If your initial application is rejected because it was not completed within 120 days, or your registration expires, you must reapply. A reapplication is the same as an initial application, which requires payment of a $100 non-refundable application fee and new fingerprints.

To reapply, click here to log into your account. Do not create a new account. Login with your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on the link “Forgot your password?” to reset. If you are having trouble logging in to your account, call 1-800-450-8594 option 6 or email docprep@sos.nv.gov. 

Until the Certificate of Registration is received, you are not authorized to conduct document preparation service activity.  Unregistered activity is subject to civil and/or criminal penalties in NRS 240A.280 and 240A.290.