Nevada Immigration Bond

To become an Immigration Forms Specialist in Nevada, you must register with the NV Secretary of State’s Office. This registration requires fingerprinting, a background check, and a $50,000 Nevada Forms Specialist Bond.

• This surety bond is a financial guarantee that protects clients. In the event that a client experiences losses due to a forms specialist’s unlawful behavior (fraud, misrepresentation, malpractice, etc), they will be reimbursed.

A Nevada Forms Specialist Bond is not elective—it is a legal requirement for all forms specialists operating in NV. It is also important to understand that it is NOT insurance for the forms specialist. Rather, it is in place to protect the general public.

Every one of these surety bonds involves three parties:

• Principal – the forms specialist that needs to purchase the bond.
• Obligee – the one requiring the principal to get bonded (Nevada Secretary of State).
• Surety – the company issuing and financially backing the bond (ex. JW Surety Bonds)

One of our clients had a claim made against her Forms Specialist Bond last month. The claimant cited in the claim that the forms specialist suggested they have special influence with the court. (a violation against Chapter 240a - Document Preparation Services).

After an investigation, this claim was found to be true. We initially paid the cost of the claim. However, we then set up a payment plan with the forms specialist, as she was required to pay us back.

A Nevada Forms Specialist Bond generally costs $500 - $5,000. While the full bond amount needed is a minimum of $50,000, you will only pay a small percentage of that to get bonded (1% - 10%).

This bond’s cost is mainly based on an applicant’s credit rating. While securing this bond with bad credit is possible, you can expect to pay a higher premium. Other factors that a surety may consider when calculating your bond premium include past bonding history, industry experience, and financials.

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Note: Instead of this bond, form specialists may also file a $50,000 cash bond. However, most choose a surety bond to fulfill this requirement as they don’t have $50,000 in liquidity.

Bond Form & Fee

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 240A.120 states that all Immigration Forms Specialists must have an active $50,000 surety bond. The company that issues your bond will mail you an original bond form. This must then be forwarded to the Nevada Secretary of State.

Additionally, a $100 fee is needed to get licensed.

Immigration Forms Specialist Requirements

To work as an Immigration Forms Specialist in Nevada, you will need to register as a Document Preparation Service. To do so, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States or hold a valid Employment Authorization Document.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Not be currently suspended or have been disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
• Not have had a document preparation service registration previously revoked in this State or another state.
• Not have any disqualifying criminal convictions, according to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 240A.290.
• Submit fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History.

Step 1: Pick a Surety Company

The surety company for this Nevada bond must:

• Be a corporate surety permitted to do business in the state of Nevada.
• Offer Nevada Forms Specialists Surety Bonds.

Want the best bond price? Larger sureties, like JW Surety Bonds, offer the lowest prices. They’re able to do so because of the volume of bonds they underwrite. Read How to Choose the Right Surety for more money-saving tips.

Step 2: Apply for the Bond

Fill out an online application. This form is available 24/7 and can be completed in a couple of minutes. Plus, it offers an instant bond quote.

Information required includes:

• Bond Name (Forms Specialist Bond)
• Bond Amount ($50,000)
• Contact Information

Step 3: Sign the Bonding Agreement & Pay

Your quote should arrive by email within a few minutes. Don’t forget to check your spam folder.

To get bonded at the quoted price, simply follow the email’s instructions to log in to our website. There, you can sign your bond agreement and pay your invoice.

Step 4: Double Check Your Bond Information

An electronic copy of your bond will be sent as soon as your payment clears. Proofread it for any errors. If you find any issues, contact us immediately, and we will send a revised bond.

Step 5:  Submit Your Bond

The Nevada Secretary of State requires the original signed bond. The one we email you is an electronic copy that will not be accepted. The original bond can be sent by mail upon request.

• You must have an active bond on file at all times to keep your license active. Your surety company should contact you a minimum of 30 days before your bond expires with instructions on how to renew your bond.

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https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/licensing/document-preparation-services/application-process

NRS: CHAPTER 240A - DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES. (n.d.). In www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved January 22, 2025, from

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-240A.html#NRS240ASec120

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