As used in NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 225.310 to 225.350, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1022)
“Lockbox” means an electronic file, including, without limitation, any will or other document stored electronically in the file, that is established in the Nevada Lockbox and registered to a person pursuant to NRS 225.370. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1022)
“Nevada Lockbox” means the registry authorized to be established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 225.360. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1022)
“Other document” means a document registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 225.370 and may include, without limitation, a passport, a birth certificate, a marriage license, a form requesting to nominate a guardian that is executed in accordance with NRS 159.0753 or a power of attorney for health care that is properly executed […]
“Registrant” means a person whose will or other document is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 225.370. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1022)
“Will” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 132.370. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1022)
The Secretary of State may establish and maintain on his or her Internet website a registry to be known as the Nevada Lockbox. The registry must include, without limitation, in a secure portion of the website, an electronic reproduction of each will or other document filed by a registrant. The electronic reproduction must be capable […]
If the Nevada Lockbox is established pursuant to NRS 225.360: 1. A person who wishes to establish a lockbox and thereby register a will or other document in the Nevada Lockbox must submit to the Secretary of State: (a) An application in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; (b) A copy of the […]
If the Nevada Lockbox is established pursuant to NRS 225.360: 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary of State shall not provide access to the lockbox of a registrant unless: (a) The person requesting access provides the registration number and access code of the registrant; (b) The Secretary of State determines that […]
If the Nevada Lockbox is established pursuant to NRS 225.360, the Secretary of State may remove from the Nevada Lockbox the contents of the lockbox of a deceased registrant only: 1. Upon the request of the registrant’s personal representative; 2. Upon receiving confirmation that probate of the estate of the registrant is completed; or 3. […]
If the Nevada Lockbox is established pursuant to NRS 225.360: 1. The provisions of NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive, do not require that the Secretary of State determine whether the contents of a will or other document submitted for registration are accurate or whether the execution or issuance of the will or other document complies […]
1. If the Nevada Lockbox is established pursuant to NRS 225.360, the Secretary of State may charge and collect fees for the registration of a will or other document pursuant to NRS 225.370. 2. The Secretary of State may accept gifts, grants, bequests and other contributions from any source for the purpose of carrying out […]
1. All money received by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive, must be: (a) Deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund; and (b) Used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive. 2. The Secretary of […]
The Secretary of State and the deputies, employees and attorneys of the Secretary of State are not liable for any action or omission made in good faith by the Secretary of State, deputy, employee or attorney in carrying out the provisions of NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1024)
The Secretary of State may adopt such regulations as he or she determines to be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of NRS 225.300 to 225.440, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1024)
