Do you need to register as a Lobbyist?

• Before you register as a lobbyist, review the following questions to determine if you are required to register
  1. Do you represent a group or entity and will lobby for their interests or benefit?
  2. Are you paid to represent an entity, group, or employer to lobby for their interests or benefit?
  3. Do you receive a salary from any employer and will lobby for their interests or benefit?

  • If you answer YES to any of the above questions, then you are required to register as a lobbyist.
  • If you answer NO to all of the above questions, then you are not required to register as a lobbyist.
  • You may be required to register as a lobbyist regardless of whether you are receiving compensation for your services.
  • Persons who contact only Legislators who are elected from the district in which they reside are not required to register as lobbyists.
• Registration Fees for the 36th (2025) Special Session

  Paid Lobbyist	$50
  Paid Lobbyist - Non-Profit, 501(c)(3) only (must provide proof)	$20
  Non-Paid Lobbyist	$20
  Non-Paid Lobbyist - Military Veteran (must provide proof)	$0
  Intern	$20

• Expenditure Report Filing Requirements and Penalties NRS 218H.400  
  If you register as a Lobbyist, you must file an Expenditure Report. If you terminate before the end of the session -- you must file a termination report.

  1. A Paid Lobbyist is required to file a Monthly Expenditure Report whether or not there were any expenditures.
     • The penalty for failure to file your monthly expenditure report(s) or to file late is $10 per day until the report(s) are submitted. Failure to file the report(s) may result in suspension or revocation.
  2. A Non-Paid Lobbyist is required to file a Monthly Expenditure Report whether or not there were any expenditures.
     • The penalty for failure to file a monthly expenditure report(s) may result in suspension or revocation.
  3. Expenditure reporting dates can be found here: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Lobbyist/Report.