The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging eligible residents to consider becoming commissioned Notaries Public, helping support legal, financial and business transactions throughout the state.
Source: N.M. Secretary of State
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From home purchases and business agreements to affidavits and powers of attorney, notaries public play a vital role in everyday life across New Mexico.
The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging eligible residents to consider becoming commissioned Notaries Public, helping support legal, financial and business transactions throughout the state.
A notarial officer is authorized to perform notarial acts, including witnessing signatures and verifying the identity of individuals signing important documents. These services are commonly used in real estate transactions, estate planning, financial documents and business agreements.
To qualify as a New Mexico Notary Public, applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in New Mexico or work within the state, and be able to read and write English. Applicants must also complete the state’s online notary education course and pass the required examination.
State law also requires applicants to obtain a $10,000 surety bond, register an official stamp with the Secretary of State, and submit a notarized oath of office.
Individuals who have had a notary commission denied or revoked in another state, or who have been convicted of certain felony or fraud-related crimes within the past five years, may be ineligible for commission.
Applications may be submitted electronically through the Secretary of State’s online portal. Applicants must upload PDF copies of their certificate of course completion, notarized oath of office and surety bond. The filing fee for a notary commission is $30.
New Mexico also recognizes certain automatic notarial officers, including judges, licensed attorneys, court clerks, county clerks and eligible staff of the Secretary of State’s Office, though additional training and registration requirements apply.
The Secretary of State notes that notaries serve an important role in helping prevent fraud while ensuring the authenticity of documents used in legal, business and financial transactions.
For more information or to begin the application process, visit the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website.
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