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14-14-3. Notarial acts in this state.

A.     A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:   

(1)     a notary public of this state;   

(2)     a judge, clerk or deputy clerk of any court of this state; or   

(3)     a person authorized by the law of this state to administer oaths.   

B.     Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in Section 5 [ 14-14-5 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.   

C.     The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.