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 to perform notarial duties, shall resign his commission.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 23.
ANNOTATIONS
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-23 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 23 effective July 1, 2003.