Fictitious address for victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking: Eligibility; application to Division; penalty for providing false information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 217.462
in effect1. An adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a child, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated person may apply to the Division to have a fictitious address designated by the Division serve as the address of the adult, child or incapacitated person.
2. An application for the issuance of a fictitious address must include:
(a) Specific evidence showing that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application;
(b) The address that is requested to be kept confidential;
(c) A telephone number at which the Division may contact the applicant;
(d) A question asking whether the person wishes to:
(1) Register to vote; or
(2) Change the address of his or her current registration;
(e) A designation of the Division as agent for the adult, child or incapacitated person for the purposes of:
(1) Service of process; and
(2) Receipt of mail;
(f) The signature of the applicant;
(g) The date on which the applicant signed the application; and
(h) Any other information required by the Division.
3. It is unlawful for a person knowingly to attest falsely or provide incorrect information in the application. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
4. The Division shall approve an application if it is accompanied by specific evidence, such as a copy of an applicable record of conviction, a temporary restraining order or other protective order, that the adult, child or incapacitated person has been a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking before the filing of the application.
5. The Division shall approve or disapprove an application for a fictitious address within 5 business days after the application is filed.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-217.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026