NM Notary Legal Requirements and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under which law are New Mexico notaries public currently governed?

Accepted Answer

The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA)

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The Uniform Commercial Code

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The Model Notary Act of 1984

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The Federal Notary Standards Act

Question 2

Which state official issues notary public commissions in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

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The Attorney General

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The Governor

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The county clerk

Question 3

How long is a standard notary public commission term in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Four years

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Two years

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Six years

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For life, unless revoked

Question 4

A New Mexico notary applicant must be at least what age?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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21 years old

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25 years old

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16 years old

Question 5

Which of the following makes a person eligible for a New Mexico notary commission even if they do not live in the state?

Accepted Answer

Having a place of employment or practice in New Mexico

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Owning any real estate in the United States

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Holding a notary commission in another state

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Having previously lived in New Mexico

Question 6

Which requirement applies to a notarial act performed for a signer in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The signer must personally appear before the notary at the time of notarization

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The signer may send the document by mail with a photocopy of their ID

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A phone call from the signer is sufficient

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A family member may appear on the signer's behalf

Question 7

What must a New Mexico notary do if asked to notarize their own signature?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because a notary may not notarize their own signature

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Proceed if a witness is present

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Proceed if the document is not financial

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Charge double the standard fee