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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 […]
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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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, […]
Section 14-12A-26 – Removal from office. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
A. The governor may revoke the commission of any notary public who: (1) submits an application for appointment as a notary public that contains a false statement; (2) is or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor arising out of a notarial act […]
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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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. ANNOTATIONS Delayed 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 […]
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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 […]
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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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. ANNOTATIONS Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-12 […]
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. ANNOTATIONS Delayed 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, § […]
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. ANNOTATIONS Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-14 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022. Effective dates. — […]
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. […]
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 […]