Desert Valley Notary LLC., is not an attorney in the state the state of Nevada.Desert Valley Notary LLC., is not authorized to give legal advice or legal representation. Desert Valley Notary LLC., is not to accept fees for giving legal advice or legal representation.
What is the Nevada Lockbox
The Nevada Lockbox is a secure state registry where you can store important healthcare and guardian documents so hospitals and first responders can access them in an emergency. Once registered, you receive a state-issued emergency card so your instructions can be quickly found and followed.
What is the Nevada Lockbox?
The Nevada Lockbox is a state-managed online registry specifically for advance health care directives, including:
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Living Wills
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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders
It is operated by the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office and is accessible to licensed Nevada healthcare providers in emergencies.
Does It Apply to All Estate Documents?
No — the Nevada Lockbox applies only to health-related documents, not to all estate planning documents.
Here’s the breakdown:
Document TypeNevada Lockbox Required/Recommended:
Living Will (Advance Directive)✅ Yes — eligible and recommended
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care✅ Yes — eligible and recommended
DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order)✅ Yes — eligible
Revocable Living Trust❌ Not applicable
Power of Attorney – Financial❌ Not applicable
Will / Last Will & Testament❌ Not applicable
Certificate of Trust, TOD Deed, etc.❌ Not applicable
Notes for Practice:
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Registering is optional, but strongly encouraged so medical personnel can access directives quickly in emergencies.
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Clients must complete a Registration Agreement, and the documents must be notarized and uploaded as PDFs.
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You can assist clients with registration for a small additional fee as part of your service.
Submit All Forms to the Secretary of State
Once the living will and registration agreement are finalized, they can be submitted in one of the following manners:
By Mail:
Nevada Lockbox
c/o Nevada Secretary of State Barbara K. Cegavske
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
OR
By Fax:
(775) 684-7177
After sending the forms, they will be received and reviewed for approval. Acceptance from the state will effectively instate and register the legal understanding.