Nevada Revised Statutes 205.120 – False certificate to certain instruments punishable as forgery
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A person who is authorized to take a proof or acknowledgment of an instrument which by law may be recorded, who willfully certifies falsely that the execution of the instrument was acknowledged by any party thereto, or that the execution thereof was proved, is guilty of a category D felony, and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 205.120
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039