A New Mexico notary acknowledgment is a document that a notary public completes when acknowledging a signature. By signing this form, the notary confirms that the individual is signing of their own free choice and that they are who they claim to be. The acknowledgment does not attest to the truthfulness of the document being signed, but instead proves the identity of the individual signing and their intent.
Commissions of notaries public must be renewed every four years (§ 14-14A-20(E)).
Is Online Notarization Legal in New Mexico?
Yes, Senate Bill 12, which was signed on April 5, 2021, officially authorized remote notarizations in New Mexico. The certificate must indicate that the notarization was done remotely, and the notarial officer must be physically located in New Mexico during the act.
Statute: § 14-14A-19
Online Notarization
New Mexico Remote Notary Acknowledgment Form – This certificate can be used when the acknowledgment is carried out remotely through communication technology.
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Sample (Individual)
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NEW MEXICO NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of New Mexico
County of [COUNTY]
This instrument was acknowledged before me on [DATE] by [NAME(S) OF INDIVIDUAL(S)].
(SEAL, IF ANY)
_________________________
[TITLE AND RANK]
My Commission Expires: [MM/DD/YYYY]