A. A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons:
(1) a notary public of this state;
(2) a judge, clerk or deputy clerk of any court of this state; or
(3) a person authorized by the law of this state to administer oaths.
B. Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in Section 5 [14-14-5 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.
C. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 281, § 3.
Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-14-3 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.
Cross references. — For power to administer oath, see 14-13-3 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths
Article 14 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
Section 14-14-1 - Definitions. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-2 - Notarial acts. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-3 - Notarial acts in this state. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-5 - Notarial acts under federal authority. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-6 - Foreign notarial acts. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-7 - Certificate of notarial acts. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-8 - Certificates of notarial acts; short forms. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-10 - Uniformity of application and construction. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-14-11 - Short title. (Repealed effective January 1, 2022.)