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NM Stat § 14-12A-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-5 - Appointment; term. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

Upon receipt of the completed application for appointment and the application fee, and upon approval of the applicant's bond, the secretary of state shall notify the governor, who shall appoint the applicant as a notary public for a term of four years from the date of appointment unless sooner removed by the governor. The secretary of state shall issue a certificate of appointment to each notary public commissioned by the governor. A certificate of appointment shall not be possessed or used by any other person or surrendered to an employer upon termination of employment. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 5. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-5 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 5 effective July 1, 2003. Date of commission. — A notary's commission dates from the time of appointment and not from the date of qualification. 1945 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 45-4757. Signing of renewal applications when appointment begins following year. — As the initial appointment is merely one step in the process of becoming a notary and, further, does not become effective until certain other acts are fulfilled, the present governor may sign notary public renewal applications even though the term of appointment begins next year. 1958 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 58-240. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 58 Am. Jur. 2d Notaries Public §§ 5, 6, 10, 11. 66 C.J.S. Notaries §§ 3, 4.
NM Stat § 14-12A-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-6 - Reappointment. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

At least thirty days before expiration of each notary public term, the secretary of state shall mail a notice of expiration to the notary public's mailing address of record. A notary public may be reappointed upon making application in the same manner as required for an original application. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 6. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-6 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 6 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-8 - Refusal to notarize. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public shall not refuse to perform a notarial act based on a principal's race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, health or disability or status as a non-client or non-customer of the notary public or the notary public's employer. B. A notary public shall perform a notarial act for a person requesting such an act who tenders the appropriate fee, unless: (1) the notary public knows or has good reason to believe that the notarial act or the associated transaction is unlawful; (2) the act is prohibited; or (3) the number of notarial acts requested practicably precludes completion of all acts at once, in which case the notary public shall arrange for later completion of the remaining acts. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 8. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-8 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 8 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-9 - Surety bond and duties of surety. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A commission shall not be issued until an oath of office and a ten-thousand-dollar ($10,000) bond have been provided on the application for appointment and approved by the secretary of state. The bond shall be executed by a licensed surety, for a term of four years commencing on the commission's effective date and terminating on its expiration date, with payment of bond funds to any person conditioned upon the notary public's misconduct. B. A person damaged by an unlawful act, negligence or misconduct of a notary public in his official capacity may bring a civil action on the notary public's official bond. C. The surety for a notary public bond shall report all claims against the bond to the secretary of state. D. If a notary public bond has been exhausted by claims paid out by the surety, the governor shall suspend the notary public's commission until: (1) a new bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) is obtained by the notary public; and (2) the notary public's fitness to serve the remainder of the commission is determined by the governor. E. In the event of a suspension of a notary public's commission by the governor, the notary public shall not perform any notarial acts until the requirements of Subsection D of this section have been fulfilled and the governor removes the notary public's suspension. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 9. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-9 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 9 effective July 1, 2003. Filing of bond and oath as condition precedent. — The filing of a notary's bond and oath with the secretary of state is a condition precedent to the lawful and valid exercise of the duties of a notary public. 1962 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 62-18.
NM Stat § 14-12A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-10 - Avoidance of influence. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public shall not influence a person either to enter into or avoid a transaction involving a notarial act by the notary public, except that the notary public may advise against a transaction if the notary public knows or has good reason to believe that the notarial act or the associated transaction is unlawful. B. A notary public has neither the duty nor the authority to investigate, ascertain or attest to the lawfulness, propriety, accuracy or truthfulness of a document or transaction involving a notarial act. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 10. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-10 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 10 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-11 - False or incomplete certificate, authenticating documents in absence of principal. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. If a notary public or any other officer authorized by law to make or give a certificate or other writing makes or delivers as true a certificate or writing containing statements that he knows to be false, or appends his official signature to acknowledgments or other documents when the principals executing the documents have not appeared in person before him, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both. B. A notary public shall not affix an official signature or seal on a notarial certificate that is incomplete. C. A notary public shall not provide or send a signed or sealed notarial certificate to another person with the understanding that it will be completed or attached to a document outside of the notary public's presence. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 11. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-11 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 11 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-12 - Improper documents. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public shall not notarize a signature: (1) on a blank or incomplete document; or (2) on a document without notarial certificate wording. B. A notary public shall neither certify nor authenticate a photograph. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 12. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-12 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 12 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-13 - Intent to deceive. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A notary public shall not perform any official action with the intent to deceive or defraud. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 13. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-13 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 13 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-14 - Testimonials. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A notary public shall not use the official notary public title or seal to endorse, promote, denounce or oppose any product, service, contest, candidate or other offering. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 14. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-14 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 14 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-15 - Unauthorized practice of law. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. If notarial certificate wording is not provided or indicated for a document, a non-attorney notary public shall not determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be used. B. A non-attorney notary public shall not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act. C. This section does not preclude a notary public who is duly qualified, trained or experienced in a particular industry or professional field from selecting, drafting, completing or advising on a document or certificate related to a matter within that industry or field. D. A notary public shall not claim to have powers, qualifications, rights or privileges that the office of notary public does not provide, including the power to counsel on immigration matters. E. A notary public shall not use the term "notario publico" or any equivalent non-English term in any business card, advertisement, notice or sign. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 15. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-15 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 15 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-16 - Fees. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. For performing a notarial act, a notary public may charge the maximum fee specified in this section, charge less than the maximum fee or waive the fee. B. A notary public shall not discriminate by conditioning the fee for a notarial act on the attributes of the principal. C. An employer shall not establish fees for notarial services that are in excess of those specified in this section nor on the attributes of the principal as delineated. D. The maximum fees that may be charged by a notary public for notarial acts are: (1) for acknowledgments, five dollars ($5.00) per acknowledgment; (2) for oaths or affirmations without a signature, five dollars ($5.00) per person; (3) for jurats, five dollars ($5.00) per jurat; and (4) for copy certifications, fifty cents ($.50) per page with a minimum total charge of five dollars ($5.00). E. A notary public may charge a travel fee not to exceed thirty cents ($.30) per mile when traveling to perform a notarial act if: (1) the notary public and the person requesting the notarial act agree upon the travel fee in advance of the travel; and (2) the notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the travel fee is separate from the notarial fees and not mandated by law. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 16. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-16 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 16 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-17 - Official signature. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

In notarizing a paper document, a notary public shall: A. sign by hand on the notarial certificate exactly and only the name indicated on the notary public's seal or stamp; B. not sign using a facsimile stamp or an electronic or other printing method; and C. affix the official signature only at the time the notarial act is performed. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 17. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-17 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 17 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-18 - Official seal or stamp. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public shall keep an official seal or stamp that is the exclusive property of the notary public. The seal or stamp shall not be possessed or used by any other person or surrendered to an employer upon termination of employment. B. A notarial seal or stamp shall contain the exact name of the notary public as it appears on the application for appointment and the words "NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF NEW MEXICO" and shall authenticate official acts with the seal or stamp. C. Each notary public shall authenticate official acts with a notarial seal or stamp that, if a seal, shall contain the notary public's name and the words "NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF NEW MEXICO" and that if a stamp, shall be in substantially the following form: "SEAL STATE OF NEW MEXICO OFFICIAL SEAL ______________________________ (name of notary public printed)". D. An impression or image of the seal or stamp shall be affixed only at the time the notarial act is performed. E. When not in use, the seal or stamp shall be kept secure and accessible only to the notary public. F. Within ten days after the seal or stamp of a notary public is stolen, lost, damaged or otherwise rendered incapable of affixing a legible impression or image, the notary public, after informing the appropriate law enforcement agency in the case of theft or vandalism, shall notify the secretary of state by any means providing a tangible receipt or acknowledgment, including certified mail and electronic transmission, and also provide a copy of any pertinent police report. G. As soon as reasonably practicable after resignation, revocation, change of name, expiration of a commission or death of the notary public, the seal or stamp shall be destroyed or defaced so that it may not be misused. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 18. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-18 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 18 effective July 1, 2003. Indentation, rather than imprinting, required. — The notary's seal must be one which indents the words required by the statute upon the paper, and it is not permissible to use one which merely imprints, though clearly, the same words. 1950 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 50-5304.
NM Stat § 14-12A-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-19 - Endorsing date of commission. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

Upon performance of any notarial act, the notary public shall, immediately opposite or following the notary public's signature, endorse the date of the expiration of commission. The endorsement may be legibly written, stamped or printed upon the instrument and shall be substantially in the following form: "My commission expires (stating date of expiration of commission)". History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 19. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-19 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 19 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-20 - Change of name. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. Upon any change of a notary public's name, the notary public shall, within ten days of such change, make application to the secretary of state for issuance of a corrected commission. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the secretary of state and shall contain an impression or image of the new seal or stamp bearing the new name of the notary public exactly as it appears on the application. Upon receipt of the completed application, the secretary of state shall issue a corrected certificate of appointment showing the notary public's new name. The commission on the corrected certificate of appointment expires on the same date as the commission on the certificate of appointment it replaces. B. The notary public shall notify the surety for the notary public's bond in writing within ten days of a change of name and provide the surety with the new name of the notary public exactly as it was provided to the secretary of state. Within ten days of the notice from the notary public, the surety shall issue a rider to the notary public's bond and distribute a copy of the rider to the notary public and the secretary of state. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 20. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-20 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 20 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-21 - Change of address. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public shall notify the secretary of state in writing of a change of the notary public's residence, business or mailing address within ten days after such change. B. A notary public shall notify the surety for the notary public's bond in writing within ten days of a change of residence, business or mailing address. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 21. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-21 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 21 effective July 1, 2003. Effect of changing residence. — A notary public who qualifies in one county of New Mexico can administer oaths, certify to acknowledgments and perform any other duties required of him by law anywhere in the state of New Mexico; however, should he change residence from the county in which he qualified, he must, before performing any official act in the county to which he has moved, have his bond, commission and oath of office filed in the office of the county recorder. 1952 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 52-5538.
NM Stat § 14-12A-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-22 - Certification. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

Upon request, the secretary of state shall certify to a notary public's commission. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 22. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-22 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 22 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-23 - Resignation. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public who resigns his commission shall send to the secretary of state by any means providing a tangible receipt or acknowledgment, including certified mail and electronic transmission, a signed notice indicating the effective date of resignation. B. A notary public who ceases to reside in New Mexico, or who becomes permanently unable to perform notarial duties, shall resign his commission. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 23. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-23 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 23 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-24 - Disposition of the seal and stamp. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

A. When a notary public commission expires or is resigned or revoked, the notary public shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused. B. If a notary public dies during the term of commission or before fulfilling the requirement stipulated in Subsection A of this section, the notary public's personal representative shall notify the secretary of state of the death in writing and, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 24. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-24 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 24 effective July 1, 2003.
NM Stat § 14-12A-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 12A - Notary Public|Section 14-12A-25 - Disqualified notary public exercising powers. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)

Any notary public who exercises the duties of his office with the knowledge that his commission has expired or that he is otherwise disqualified is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be removed from office by the governor. History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 25. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-25 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 25 effective July 1, 2003.