NM Notary Authorized Notarial Acts 3

Question 1

Which record is a New Mexico notary generally prohibited from certifying a copy of?

Accepted Answer

A vital record such as a birth certificate

Answer

Copies of vital records like birth and death certificates must be obtained from the issuing government agency, not certified by a notary.

Question 2

When witnessing or attesting a signature, what must the notary confirm?

Accepted Answer

That the individual signed in the notary's presence and was identified

Answer

Witnessing or attesting a signature requires personal appearance, identification of the signer, and observation of the signing.

Question 3

A signer appears before a New Mexico notary via a live two-way audio-video link. What must the notary confirm before performing a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

That the notary is authorized and uses approved identity-proofing and communication technology

Answer

New Mexico permits remote online notarization only by notaries who comply with the technology, identity-proofing, and recording requirements of RULONA.

Question 4

Which of the following would make a notarial act unauthorized in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The notary is a named party with a direct beneficial interest in the transaction

Answer

A notary may not perform a notarial act on a record in which the notary or the notary's spouse has a direct beneficial or financial interest.

Question 5

What must a New Mexico notary do if asked to take a verification on oath from a person who appears confused and unaware of what they are signing?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act

Answer

A notary must refuse to act if not satisfied that the individual is competent and understands the transaction.

(NM Notary) New Mexico Notary Exam Practice Test

(NM Notary) New Mexico Notary Exam Practice Test

NM Notary Authorized Notarial Acts 3