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Yes, Nevada's Small Estate Affidavit (Form UP-45) requires the signatures of all heirs to be notarized. This form is used to claim unclaimed property held by the Nevada State Treasurer when the total estate value is under a certain limit, avoiding formal probate court.
Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides professional mobile notarization for Small Estate Affidavits across Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County. Starting at $65.
The Nevada State Treasurer will reject any UP-45 form that has not been properly notarized, delaying the release of funds to the rightful heirs.
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. For help determining if a Small Estate Affidavit is appropriate for your situation, or for assistance completing the form, please consult an estate planning attorney.
The Nevada Small Estate Affidavit, specifically Form UP-45 from the State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division, is a legal document that allows the heirs of a deceased person (the “decedent”) to collect money held by the state without going through the formal, lengthy, and expensive probate court process. It is a simplified procedure for smaller estates.
This affidavit can be used when:
All known heirs must sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary public. The notarization proves that the signatures are genuine and that the heirs are swearing to the truth of the statements under penalty of perjury.
Official Nevada State Treasurer Form
Download the official UP-45 form. You must list all heirs, describe the unclaimed property, and state that you are legally entitled to it. Do not sign until you are in the presence of a notary.
Form UP-45 is exclusively for claiming assets held by the Nevada State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division (for example, old bank accounts or safe deposit box contents). For other small estate assets such as vehicles or bank accounts not held by the state, different affidavit forms are required.
Fill in the decedent's information, details of the unclaimed property (claim ID and property type), and the full name, address, and relationship of every heir. Do not sign yet.
Every person signing the affidavit must present a valid, unexpired, government‑issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID.
Book a time for our notary. If heirs are in different locations in the Las Vegas valley, we can schedule separate appointments to accommodate everyone.
The notary will verify each heir's identity before they sign the affidavit. Every signature must be witnessed by the notary.
The notary will administer an oath or affirmation, where each signer swears that the information in the affidavit is true. The notary then completes the notarial certificate (jurat), signs, and seals the document.
Mail the original notarized Form UP-45, along with any required supporting documents (such as a certified death certificate), to the Nevada State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division as instructed on their website.
A separate affidavit used to collect non‑real estate assets directly from banks or financial institutions.
A document used to establish the heirs of a deceased person, often required for real estate or other titled property.
Notarization for foundational estate planning documents to help avoid probate in the future.
We notarize any type of sworn statement required during the estate settlement process.
Schedule a mobile notary to get your Small Estate Affidavit notarized correctly and quickly.
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