A. A notary public shall notify the secretary of state in writing of a change of the notary public's residence, business or mailing address within ten days after such change.
B. A notary public shall notify the surety for the notary public's bond in writing within ten days of a change of residence, business or mailing address.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 21.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-21 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 21 effective July 1, 2003.
Effect of changing residence. — A notary public who qualifies in one county of New Mexico can administer oaths, certify to acknowledgments and perform any other duties required of him by law anywhere in the state of New Mexico; however, should he change residence from the county in which he qualified, he must, before performing any official act in the county to which he has moved, have his bond, commission and oath of office filed in the office of the county recorder. 1952 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 52-5538.
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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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.)