A. When a notary public commission expires or is resigned or revoked, the notary public shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused.
B. If a notary public dies during the term of commission or before fulfilling the requirement stipulated in Subsection A of this section, the notary public's personal representative shall notify the secretary of state of the death in writing and, as soon as reasonably practicable, destroy or deface all notary seals and stamps so that they may not be misused.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 24.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-24 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 24 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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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 (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)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.)