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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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