2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 14: Records, Legal Notices and Oaths
Article 12A: Notary Public, 14-12A-1 through 14-12A-26
Section 14-12A-5: Appointment; term.
14-12A-5. Appointment; term.
Upon receipt of the completed application for appointment and the application fee, and upon approval of the applicant's bond, the secretary of state shall notify the governor, who shall appoint the applicant as a notary public for a term of four years from the date of appointment unless sooner removed by the governor. The secretary of state shall issue a certificate of appointment to each notary public commissioned by the governor. A certificate of appointment shall not be possessed or used by any other person or surrendered to an employer upon termination of employment.
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