Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 240A - Document Preparation Services
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 240A – Document Preparation Services
This chapter provides the administrative regulations governing Document Preparation Services (DPS) in the state of Nevada. These services are regulated under NRS Chapter 240A, and the NAC provisions supplement those statutes by detailing registration, conduct, and enforcement procedures.
🔑 Key Provisions of NAC Chapter 240A:
1. Registration of Document Preparation Services
DPS providers must register with the Secretary of State.
The NAC outlines:
Application procedures
Fingerprinting and background checks
Registration fees
Renewal requirements
2. Bond Requirements
Registrants must maintain a surety bond (or cash deposit) to protect consumers.
The bond amount is generally $25,000.
NAC provisions clarify how the bond is filed, maintained, and released.
3. Advertising Rules
DPS providers must follow strict rules about how they advertise their services:
Cannot misrepresent themselves as attorneys or legal experts.
Must clearly state they are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice.
4. Conduct and Prohibited Acts
Document preparers must:
Provide written disclosures to clients.
Use written contracts that include required terms (e.g., services provided, fees).
Prohibited acts include:
Offering legal advice
Falsifying information
Failing to provide itemized billing or receipts
5. Complaints and Enforcement
Sets procedures for the Secretary of State to receive, investigate, and act upon complaints.
Disciplinary actions can include:
Suspension or revocation of registration
Fines or civil penalties
6. Training and Continuing Obligations
May include requirements for ongoing training, proper recordkeeping, and ensuring compliance with NRS 240A and relevant NAC rules.
⚖️ Oversight and Related Statutes
Governing body: Nevada Secretary of State – Not the Real Estate Division
Statutory authority: NRS Chapter 240A
NAC Chapter 240A supplements these laws by detailing the implementation and enforcement processes.
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