NM Notary Notary Fees and Prohibited Acts 3

Question 1

What is the maximum fee New Mexico allows for a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

New Mexico permits a higher maximum fee of $25 for remote online notarial acts.

Question 2

A New Mexico notary has a financial stake in a real estate contract. May the notary notarize the buyer's signature?

Accepted Answer

No, because a notary with a beneficial interest in the transaction is disqualified

Answer

A notary who is a party to or has a direct beneficial interest in a transaction may not notarize it.

Question 3

A customer offers a New Mexico notary a $40 tip to notarize a document for a signer who is not present. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because personal appearance is required regardless of payment

Answer

No amount of payment can waive the requirement that the signer personally appear before the notary.

Question 4

Which advertising phrase would violate New Mexico rules if used by a non-attorney notary without the required disclaimer?

Accepted Answer

Notario publico

Answer

The term 'notario publico' implies legal authority in many Latin American countries, so its use is restricted to prevent deception.

Question 5

A New Mexico notary is asked to help a customer choose and complete immigration forms and represent them before USCIS. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline, because non-attorneys may not give immigration legal advice or representation

Answer

Providing immigration advice or representation is the unauthorized practice of law for a non-attorney notary.

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