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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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 […]