What must a notary public do if they change their address during their term of office?
In New Mexico, the term of office for a notary public is 4 years. After this period, a notary must renew their commission if they wish to continue serving as a notary.
A notary public in New Mexico can perform notarial acts in a language other than English, provided that the notary is fluent in that language and ensures that the signer understands the document. The notary must also be able to communicate effectively with the signer.
In New Mexico, the maximum fee a notary can charge is $5 per notarial act. This fee is set by state law and may not be exceeded.
In New Mexico, a notary does not need to be a U.S. citizen; they only need to be a legal resident of New Mexico and meet other requirements such as being at least 18 years old and having no felony convictions.
