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NM Stat § 14-14A-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-7 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial acts. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:(1) the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or(2) the individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.B. A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a state or federal law other than the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.C. In accordance with the Human Rights Act [Chapter 28, Article 1 NMSA 1978], a notary public or notarial officer shall not discriminate in the performance of a notarial act pursuant to the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 7 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-8 - Signature if individual is unable to sign. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 8. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 8 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-9 - Notarial acts in this state. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notarial act may be performed in this state by:(1) a notary public of this state;(2) a judge of a court of this state;(3) a court clerk or deputy court clerk of this state while performing a notarial act within the scope of a court clerk's or deputy court clerk's duties;(4) a county clerk or deputy county clerk while performing a notarial act within the scope of the county clerk's or deputy county clerk's duties;(5) an individual licensed to practice law in this state; or(6) any other individual authorized to perform a specific notarial act by the law of this state other than the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in Subsection A of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. An official stamp is required if the laws of this state require an official stamp.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 9. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 9 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-10 - Notarial act in another state. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in that state is performed by a notarial officer or other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in Subsection A of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. An official stamp is required if the laws of this state require an official stamp.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 10. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 10 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-11 - Notarial act under the authority of a federally recognized Indian tribe. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is performed by a notarial officer or other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to perform the notarial act.B. The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.C. The signature and title of a notarial officer described in Subsection A of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act. An official stamp is required if the laws of the tribe require an official stamp.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 11. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 11 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-12 - Notarial act under federal authority. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:(1) a judge;(2) a court clerk or deputy court clerk;(3) an individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;(4) an individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States department of state for performing notarial acts overseas; or(5) any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.B. The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.C. The signature and title of an officer described in Subsection A of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 12. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 12 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-13 - Foreign notarial acts. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.B. If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.C. The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in Subsection B of this section are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title.D. An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 and issued by a foreign state party to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.E. A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States department of state as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 13. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 13 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-16 - Official stamp. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

The official stamp of a notarial officer shall:A. include the notarial officer's name, jurisdiction and New Mexico state bar identification number if the notary public is licensed to practice law in this state, judicial district or area served if the notarial officer is a judge, court clerk or deputy court clerk, county if the notarial officer is a county clerk or deputy county clerk or notary public commission number and date of commission expiration and other information required by the secretary of state;B. be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated; andC. be filed with the secretary of state before the notarial officer performs the notarial officer's initial notarial act.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 16. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 16 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-17 - Stamping device. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public is responsible for the security of the notary public's stamping device and may not allow another individual to use the device to perform a notarial act. On resignation from, or the revocation or expiration of, the notary public's commission, or on the expiration of the date set forth in the stamping device, if any, the notary public shall disable the stamping device by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable. On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a notary public, the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of the stamping device shall render it unusable by destroying, defacing, damaging, erasing or securing it against use in a manner that renders it unusable.B. If a notary public's stamping device is lost or stolen, the notary public or the notary public's personal representative or guardian shall promptly notify the secretary of state on discovering that the device is lost or stolen.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 17. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 17 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-19 - Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record; selection of technology. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. A notary public or notarial officer shall select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notary public or notarial officer to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notary public has not selected.B. Before performing the notary public's or notarial officer's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notary public or notarial officer shall notify the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notary public intends to use. If the secretary of state has established standards for approval of technology pursuant to Section 26 [14-14A-26 NMSA 1978] of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to those standards, the secretary of state shall approve the use of the technology.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 19. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 19 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-21 - Examination of notary public and notarial officers; continuing legal education requirements. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. An applicant for a commission as a notary public who does not hold a commission in this state is required to pass an examination administered by the secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state. The examination will be based on the course of study described in Subsection B of this section.B. The secretary of state or an entity approved by the secretary of state shall offer regularly a course of study to applicants who do not hold commissions as notaries public in this state. The course must cover the laws, rules, procedures and ethics relevant to notarial acts.C. A notarial officer authorized to practice law in this state may obtain one unit of continuing legal education credit, pursuant to rules established by the board of bar commissioners of the state of New Mexico, for participating in continuing legal education related to performing the notarial acts.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 21. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 21 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-22 - Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend or condition commission of notary public. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. The state ethics commission may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend or impose a condition on a commission as notary public for any act or omission that demonstrates that the individual lacks the honesty, integrity, competence or reliability to act as a notary public, including:(1) failure to comply with the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts;(2) a fraudulent, dishonest or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the state ethics commission;(3) a conviction of the applicant or notary public of any felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit during the term of the notary public's commission or during the five years immediately preceding such term;(4) a finding against, or admission of liability by, the applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on the applicant's or notary public's fraud, dishonesty or deceit;(5) failure by the notary public to discharge any duty required of a notary public, whether by the provisions of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, rules of the secretary of state or any federal or state law;(6) use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary has a duty, right or privilege that the notary does not have;(7) violation by the notary public of a rule of the secretary of state regarding a notary public; (8) denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or conditioning of a notary public commission in another state;(9) failure of the notary public to maintain an assurance as provided in Subsection D of Section 20 [14-14A-20 NMSA 1978] of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; or(10) if the individual ceases to be a resident of this state or ceases to be employed in this state.B. The secretary of state may deny or refuse to renew an applicant upon notice from the state ethics commission of adverse action upon a notary public.C. The authority of the state ethics commission to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke or impose conditions on a commission as a notary public does not prevent a person from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 22. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 22 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-23 - Database of notaries public. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

The secretary of state shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public providing the following:A. information and a means through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts; andB. indication of whether a notary public has notified the secretary of state that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 23. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 23 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-25 - Validity of notarial acts. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of Section 3 [14-14A-3 NMSA 1978] of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on law of this state other than the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts or law of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 25. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 25 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.
NM Stat § 14-14A-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths|Article 14A - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 14-14A-26 - Rules. (Effective January 1, 2022.)

A. The secretary of state may adopt rules to implement the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. Rules adopted regarding the performance of notarial acts with respect to electronic records may not require, or accord greater legal status or effect to, the implementation or application of a specific technology or technical specification. The rules may:(1) prescribe the manner of performing notarial acts regarding tangible and electronic records;(2) include provisions to ensure that any change to or tampering with a record bearing a certificate of a notarial act is self-evident;(3) include provisions to ensure integrity in the creation, transmittal, storage or authentication of electronic records or signatures;(4) prescribe the process of granting, renewing, conditioning, denying, suspending or revoking a notary public commission and assuring the trustworthiness of an individual holding a commission as notary public; (5) include provisions to prevent fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts;(6) establish the process for approving and accepting surety bonds and other forms of assurance pursuant to Subsection D of Section 20 [14-14A-20 NMSA 1978] of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts;(7) provide for the administration of the examination pursuant to Subsection A of Section 21 [14-14A-21 NMSA 1978] of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts and the course of study pursuant to Subsection B of Section 21 of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; and (8) provide for the administration of continuing legal education for notarial officers authorized to practice law in this state in collaboration with the board of bar commissioners of the state of New Mexico and pursuant to rules adopted by the board of bar commissioners of the state of New Mexico.B. In adopting, amending or repealing rules about notarial acts with respect to electronic records, the secretary of state shall consider, so far as is consistent with the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts:(1) the most recent standards regarding electronic records promulgated by national bodies, such as the national association of secretaries of state;(2) standards, practices and customs of other jurisdictions that substantially enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; and(3) the views of governmental officials and entities and other interested persons.History: Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 26. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 38 made Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 26 effective January 1, 2022.Applicability. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 37 provided that the provisions of Laws 2021, ch. 21 apply to notarial acts performed in this state on and after January 1, 2022.