Yes. Under Nevada law (NRS 487.560), you have the legal right to retrieve personal belongings from a repossessed vehicle without paying the full redemption amount. Tow yards must allow you to access personal property within reasonable hours, typically charging a $25-50 administrative fee for the retrieval service.

However, most Las Vegas tow yards require notarized authorization if you're not the registered owner or if there are title complications. This protects them from liability claims. Common scenarios requiring notarization include:

• Co-borrower retrieving property when primary borrower is unavailable
• Family member accessing belongings on your behalf (requires notarized power of attorney)
• Property disputes between joint owners or divorcing spouses
• Business vehicles containing company property (corporate authorization letter must be notarized)

⏰ Critical Timeline: Nevada tow yards typically hold personal property for 30-45 days after repossession before disposal. Storage fees continue to accrue, so retrieving belongings quickly saves money. Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides same-day tow yard notarization service throughout Las Vegas and Henderson, meeting you on-site to notarize property release authorizations.

📋 What You Can (and Can't) Retrieve: Personal property includes clothing, tools, car seats, electronics, documents, and personal effects. You cannot remove permanently affixed equipment (stereo systems, GPS units, custom wheels) or items that are part of the vehicle's secured collateral. If disputes arise, notarized affidavits documenting ownership of contested items may be required.

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Nevada notary law requires valid, government-issued photo identification for all document signers. For RV, boat, and vehicle title transfers or bill of sale notarizations in Boulder City, we accept the following unexpired photo IDs: Nevada driver's license or state ID card, U.S. passport or passport card, military ID (active duty or retired with photo), out-of-state driver's license (if currently valid), and permanent resident cards (green cards) with photos.

The ID must display your current legal name, photograph, signature, and be issued by a government agency. Expired IDs cannot be used for notarization even if recently expired. If your name on the ID doesn't match the name on the bill of sale or title due to marriage, divorce, or legal name change, bring supporting documentation such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order showing the name change.

Both buyer and seller must present valid IDs when both signatures require notarization. For vehicle sales specifically, ensure the name on the seller's ID matches the name on the current title exactly. Discrepancies can cause Nevada DMV to reject the transfer. If you have questions about your specific ID situation, call us at (702) 748-7444 before your appointment.

We bring ID verification tools and expertise in Nevada notary identification requirements, ensuring your Boulder City vehicle sale documents are properly executed for smooth DMV processing.