Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$30
Issuing Authority
New Mexico Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
— Not authorized
Deposition
— Not authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
New Mexico authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state - adopted effective January 1, 2022 (Senate Bill 12 signed April 5, 2021)
- 4-year commission term
- $10,000 surety bond REQUIRED from authorized insurer (bond must be notarized by another NM notary)
- Education course + 50-question exam REQUIRED for first-time applicants (80% passing score)
- Renewal exemption: If expired <1 year AND original commission issued after Jan 1, 2022, generally no retake
Regulatory Authority
New Mexico Secretary of State
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