2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths
Article 12A - Notary Public
Section 14-12A-1 - Short title.
This act [14-12A-1 to 14-12A-26 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Notary Public Act".
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 1 effective July 1, 2003.
Cross references. — For acknowledgments and oaths generally, see 14-13-1 to 14-13-23 and 14-14-1 to 14-14-11 NMSA 1978.
Generally. — Laws 1909, ch. 55 (35-1-1 to 35-1-23, 1953 Comp.), in terms, repealed §§ 2617 to 2627, 1897 Comp., which authorized the appointment of notaries and, in part, prescribed their duties and obligations, but did not terminate the official existence of notaries. 1909-12 Op. Att'y Gen. 38.
New notary public law created. — With some exceptions, the 1969 act created an entirely new notary public law. 1969 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 69-79.