A. If notarial certificate wording is not provided or indicated for a document, a non-attorney notary public shall not determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be used.
B. A non-attorney notary public shall not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act.
C. This section does not preclude a notary public who is duly qualified, trained or experienced in a particular industry or professional field from selecting, drafting, completing or advising on a document or certificate related to a matter within that industry or field.
D. A notary public shall not claim to have powers, qualifications, rights or privileges that the office of notary public does not provide, including the power to counsel on immigration matters.
E. A notary public shall not use the term "notario publico" or any equivalent non-English term in any business card, advertisement, notice or sign.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 15.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-15 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 15 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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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.)