1. 1. A notary public who is appointed pursuant to this chapter shall not willfully notarize the signature of a person unless the person is in the presence of the notary public and:

   1. (a) Is known to the notary public; or
   2. (b) If unknown to the notary public, provides a credible witness or documentary evidence of identification to the notary public.

2. 2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 240.175, a person who:

   1. (a) Violates the provisions of subsection 1; or

   2. (b) Aids and abets a notary public to commit a violation of subsection 1,

      is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 2274; A 2007, 1100; 2017, 1516)