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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 22. Cooperative Agreements by Public Agencies; Regional Transportation Commissions; Planning and Zoning; Development and Redevelopment § 278.5697. Validity of electronic documents

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 247.115, if the provisions of NRS 278.320 to 278.5695, inclusive, require that:

(a) A document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document if the file containing the document is locked electronically to prevent any changes to the document.

(b) A document be filed, submitted or presented, the requirement is satisfied if the document is filed, submitted or presented electronically and the file containing the document is locked electronically to prevent any changes to the document.

(c) A document be sealed or stamped, the requirement is satisfied if:

(1) The document is sealed or stamped electronically using an electronically prepared seal or stamp; and

(2) Secure encryption methods are in place to prevent the copying, transferring or removing of the seal or stamp, which must comply, without limitation, with any requirements for digital signatures set forth in chapter 720 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and any standards of the county recorder for such electronic documents.

(d) A document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by the use of a digital signature if the digital signature complies with:

(1) Any requirements regarding the use of digital signatures prescribed in chapter 720 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and

(2) Any standards for the use of digital signatures adopted by the county recorder to whom the document is being submitted.

(e) A copy of a document to be forwarded, furnished or provided, the requirement is satisfied if the copy is forwarded, furnished or provided electronically.

2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of:

(a) The Secretary of State to adopt regulations regarding digital signatures pursuant to NRS 720.150.

(b) A governmental agency to prescribe requirements relating to the use of electronic records or electronic signatures pursuant to NRS 719.350.

(c) The State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to prescribe requirements relating to the signing and stamping of documents produced by a professional engineer or land surveyor pursuant to NRS 625.565.

(d) Any other governmental entity authorized by law to establish requirements or procedures relating to electronic documents or records.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 22. Cooperative Agreements by Public Agencies; Regional Transportation Commissions; Planning and Zoning; Development and Redevelopment § 278.5697. Validity of electronic documents - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-22-cooperative-agreements-by-public-agencies-regional-transportation-commissions-planning-and-zoning-development-and-redevelopment/nv-rev-st-278-5697/

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