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-24: Disposition of the seal and stamp.
14-12A-24. Disposition of the seal and stamp.
A. When a notary public commission expires or is resigned or revoked, the notary public shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused.
B. If a notary public dies during the term of commission or before fulfilling the requirement stipulated in Subsection A of this section, the notary public's personal representative shall notify the secretary of state of the death in writing and, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused.
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