A. A notary public shall not influence a person either to enter into or avoid a transaction involving a notarial act by the notary public, except that the notary public may advise against a transaction if the notary public knows or has good reason to believe that the notarial act or the associated transaction is unlawful.
B. A notary public has neither the duty nor the authority to investigate, ascertain or attest to the lawfulness, propriety, accuracy or truthfulness of a document or transaction involving a notarial act.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 10.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-10 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 10 effective July 1, 2003.
Structure 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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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.)