NM Notary Legal Requirements and Regulations 3

Question 1

Under New Mexico law, which of the following is an acceptable way for a notary to verify a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

A current government-issued identification with photograph and signature

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An expired library card

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A verbal statement of the signer's name

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A business card with the signer's name

Question 2

If a signer has no acceptable identification, how may a New Mexico notary still verify identity?

Accepted Answer

Through the oath or affirmation of a credible witness who knows the signer

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By accepting a utility bill

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By comparing the signature to an old letter

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Identity verification may simply be skipped

Question 3

A New Mexico notary is required to maintain which record of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

A journal documenting each notarial act performed

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A monthly report filed with the county sheriff

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Photocopies of every notarized document

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No records are required

Question 4

How many active tangible journals may a New Mexico notary keep at one time?

Accepted Answer

Only one

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Two

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One per county where they work

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As many as they wish

Question 5

Which entry belongs in a New Mexico notary's journal for each notarial act?

Accepted Answer

The date and time of the act, type of act, and the signer's name

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The signer's bank account number

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The full text of the document

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The signer's medical history

Question 6

When a New Mexico notary's commission ends, what generally must happen to the journal?

Accepted Answer

It must be retained for the statutory period and its location reported as required

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It must be burned immediately

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It becomes the property of the notary's employer automatically

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It must be mailed to the Governor

Question 7

Which statement about a New Mexico notary's official stamp is correct?

Accepted Answer

The notary must keep the stamp secure and not allow others to use it

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The stamp may be shared among office coworkers

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A stamp is optional for paper notarizations

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Any rubber stamp with the notary's name is acceptable regardless of content