A. For performing a notarial act, a notary public may charge the maximum fee specified in this section, charge less than the maximum fee or waive the fee.
B. A notary public shall not discriminate by conditioning the fee for a notarial act on the attributes of the principal.
C. An employer shall not establish fees for notarial services that are in excess of those specified in this section nor on the attributes of the principal as delineated.
D. The maximum fees that may be charged by a notary public for notarial acts are:
(1) for acknowledgments, five dollars ($5.00) per acknowledgment;
(2) for oaths or affirmations without a signature, five dollars ($5.00) per person;
(3) for jurats, five dollars ($5.00) per jurat; and
(4) for copy certifications, fifty cents ($.50) per page with a minimum total charge of five dollars ($5.00).
E. A notary public may charge a travel fee not to exceed thirty cents ($.30) per mile when traveling to perform a notarial act if:
(1) the notary public and the person requesting the notarial act agree upon the travel fee in advance of the travel; and
(2) the notary public explains to the person requesting the notarial act that the travel fee is separate from the notarial fees and not mandated by law.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 16.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-16 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 16 effective July 1, 2003.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths
Section 14-12A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-3 - Qualifications. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-4 - Application. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-5 - Appointment; term. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-6 - Reappointment. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-7 - Powers and prohibitions. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-8 - Refusal to notarize. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-9 - Surety bond and duties of surety. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-10 - Avoidance of influence. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-12 - Improper documents. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-13 - Intent to deceive. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-14 - Testimonials. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-15 - Unauthorized practice of law. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-16 - Fees. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-17 - Official signature. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-18 - Official seal or stamp. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-19 - Endorsing date of commission. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-20 - Change of name. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-21 - Change of address. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-22 - Certification. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-23 - Resignation. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-24 - Disposition of the seal and stamp. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-12A-26 - Removal from office. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)