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2026 Statistics

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.

Sample New Mexico Notary Practice Questions

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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.

About the New Mexico Notary Exam

New Mexico notary preparation centers on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), covering identity verification, acknowledgments vs jurats, the mandatory journal, official stamp requirements, statutory fee caps, and remote online notarization. Unlike most states, New Mexico requires first-time applicants to complete an approved course and pass an exam.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Set by the SOS-approved training vendor

Passing Score

80% on the approved notary qualification exam

Exam Fee

$30 application filing fee (course/exam fee paid separately to the approved vendor) (New Mexico Secretary of State (training/exam via SOS-approved vendor))

New Mexico Notary Exam Content Outline

18%

Qualifications, Commission & Renewal

Eligibility, mandatory course/exam at 80%, oath of office, $10,000 bond, 4-year term, and renewal timing

22%

Notarial Acts & Certificate Wording

Acknowledgments vs jurats, oaths/affirmations, copy certifications, protests, and §14-14A-15 short-form certificates

16%

Identification & Personal Appearance

Satisfactory evidence under §14-14A-6, the one-year expired-ID window, credible witnesses, and willingness checks

18%

Stamp, Journal & Recordkeeping

Stamp elements and 45-day registration, mandatory journal entries, 10-year retention, and electronic-journal safeguards

13%

Fees, Bond & Liability

Statutory fee caps, travel and $25 technology fees, employer fee limits, the $10,000 bond, and optional E&O insurance

13%

RON, Prohibited Acts & Discipline

Remote online notarization rules, the notario/UPL ban, prohibited acts, and State Ethics Commission penalties

How to Pass the New Mexico Notary Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% on the approved notary qualification exam
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Set by the SOS-approved training vendor
  • Exam fee: $30 application filing fee (course/exam fee paid separately to the approved vendor)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 200 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

New Mexico Notary Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the core New Mexico numbers: 4-year term, $10,000 bond, $30 application fee, 80% passing score, and 45-day stamp-registration deadline
2Drill acknowledgment vs jurat: a jurat requires signing in the notary's presence plus an oath; an acknowledgment can confirm an earlier signature
3Lock in the fee caps ($5 acts; $0.50/page copy with $5 minimum; $25 technology fee) and that employers cannot set fees above the maximums
4Practice §14-14A-6 ID rules, including that IDs expired up to one year are acceptable and when a credible witness may be used
5Treat the journal as mandatory: know the required entry fields, the 10-year retention rule, and the extra RON entry (system provider name)
6Study prohibited acts and UPL boundaries, especially the 'notario' ban, no legal advice, and refusing acts when coercion or weak ID is present

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Mexico require a notary exam?

Yes. Unlike most states, New Mexico requires first-time applicants to complete an approved notary education course and pass its exam with at least 80%, through a Secretary of State-approved vendor such as the National Notary Association.

How long is a New Mexico notary commission, and what does it cost?

A New Mexico notary commission lasts 4 years. The Secretary of State application filing fee is $30, plus the course/exam fee paid to the approved vendor and the cost of a $10,000 surety bond and official stamp.

What surety bond does New Mexico require?

New Mexico requires a $10,000 surety bond for the four-year term. The bond protects the public; the applicant's signature on the bond must be notarized by a current New Mexico notary (never self-notarized).

What are the maximum notary fees in New Mexico?

Under §14-14A-28, the maximum fees are $5 per acknowledgment, $5 per jurat, $5 per person for oaths/affirmations, and $0.50 per page for copy certifications with a $5 minimum. A technology fee up to $25 may be charged for electronic acts, plus an agreed, disclosed travel fee.

Are journals and stamps required for New Mexico notaries?

Yes. A journal is mandatory for every paper and electronic notarial act and must be kept 10 years after the last entry. The official stamp must contain 'State of New Mexico,' 'Notary Public,' the notary's legal name, commission number, expiration date, and the New Mexico State seal, and must be registered within 45 days of approval.

Is remote online notarization (RON) legal in New Mexico?

Yes. New Mexico authorized permanent RON in 2021 (effective January 1, 2022). A notary must complete a separate RON course/exam, file a RON application, pay a $75 filing fee, and be physically located in New Mexico when performing the act.