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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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