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Key Facts: New Mexico Notary Exam

4 years

Commission Term

New Mexico Notarial Officer Handbook (rev. July 2023)

$10,000

Surety Bond Amount

New Mexico Notarial Officer Handbook; RULONA §14-14A-22 NMSA 1978

$30

Application Filing Fee

New Mexico Secretary of State notary application (accessed June 9, 2026)

80%

Notary Exam Passing Score

New Mexico SOS-required notary course and exam

$5

Max Fee Per Acknowledgment/Jurat

RULONA §14-14A-28 NMSA 1978

2022

RON Effective in New Mexico

Senate Bill 12 (2021), effective January 1, 2022

For 2026, a New Mexico notary commission runs 4 years and requires applicants to be 18+, be a New Mexico resident or work in New Mexico, complete the state notary course, and pass its exam at 80%. Applicants file a $30 application with the Secretary of State, post a $10,000 surety bond, and register an official stamp within 45 days. Maximum fees are $5 per acknowledgment, jurat, or oath/affirmation, $0.50 per page for copy certifications (with a $5 minimum), and up to a $25 technology fee for electronic acts. A journal is mandatory for all paper and electronic acts and must be kept 10 years.

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1Which government office commissions notaries public in New Mexico?
A.The county probate judge
B.The New Mexico Department of Licensing
C.The New Mexico Secretary of State
D.The Lieutenant Governor
Explanation: Under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), §14-14A-1 to 14-14A-32 NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Secretary of State commissions notaries public and administers notary law statewide. Applications are filed online through the Secretary of State's enterprise portal.
2How long is a New Mexico notary public commission valid?
A.Two years
B.Four years
C.Five years
D.Ten years
Explanation: A New Mexico notary public is commissioned for a term of four (4) years. The commission certificate states the commission number and the term expiration date, and the $10,000 surety bond runs for the same four-year period.
3What is the minimum age to become a notary public in New Mexico?
A.16 years old
B.There is no minimum age
C.21 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: A New Mexico notary applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. This is one of the basic eligibility requirements listed in the Notarial Officer Handbook alongside residency and English literacy.
4Regarding New Mexico residency, which applicant is eligible to be commissioned as a notary public?
A.Only a person who has lived in New Mexico for at least five years
B.A person who is a resident of New Mexico OR has a place of employment in New Mexico
C.Only a registered voter in New Mexico
D.A person residing anywhere in the United States
Explanation: An applicant must be a resident of, OR have a place of employment in, the State of New Mexico. The residency requirement is satisfied by either domicile or a New Mexico place of employment, so a non-resident who works in New Mexico can qualify.
5Does New Mexico require a first-time notary applicant to pass a state notary examination?
A.No, New Mexico requires only an application and bond
B.Yes, applicants must complete a state notary education course and pass the exam
C.Only applicants in Bernalillo County must test
D.Only applicants who want to perform remote notarizations must test
Explanation: New Mexico is one of the few states that mandates testing: first-time applicants must take the New Mexico notary qualification (education) course and pass the corresponding exam through a Secretary of State-approved vendor, scoring 80% or higher. A Certificate of Completion must be uploaded with the application.
6What is the surety bond amount a New Mexico notary applicant must obtain?
A.$5,000
B.$7,500
C.$10,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: Each New Mexico notary applicant must obtain a surety bond (or its functional equivalent) in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), issued by a surety licensed to do business in New Mexico. The bond runs for the four-year commission term.
7On the New Mexico surety bond, whose signature must be notarized, and by whom?
A.The surety company's signature, notarized by any notary
B.The applicant's signature as principal, notarized by a current New Mexico notary (not themselves)
C.The Secretary of State's signature
D.No notarization of the bond is required
Explanation: The applicant must sign the bond as the principal applicant, and that signature must be notarized by a current New Mexico notary public under the 'Acknowledgment of Principal (Applicant)' section. An applicant may never notarize their own signature, even if they already hold an active commission.
8What is the filing fee for a New Mexico notary public application paid to the Secretary of State?
A.$10.00
B.$20.00
C.$30.00
D.$75.00
Explanation: There is a $30.00 filing fee for the notary application, payable by e-check or credit card through the Secretary of State's enterprise portal. Course/exam fees are paid separately and directly to the approved training vendor.
9Besides the bond and education certificate, what notarized document must accompany a New Mexico notary application?
A.A copy of the applicant's high school diploma
B.A fingerprint card
C.A letter of recommendation from an attorney
D.A signed and notarized Oath of Office
Explanation: The application requires upload of a signed and notarized Oath of Office, administered by a current New Mexico notarial officer, along with the Certificate of Completion of the notary education course and the notarized $10,000 surety bond. The applicant may never notarize their own oath.
10Within how many days after application approval must a New Mexico notary register their official stamp?
A.15 days
B.30 days
C.45 days
D.90 days
Explanation: Within 45 days of the notary application being approved, the notary must purchase and register their official stamp by filing a Notary Public Stamp Registration. If the stamp registration is not completed within 45 days, the Secretary of State is required to refer the notary to the State Ethics Commission.

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