How to Become a Notary in New Mexico

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in New Mexico

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

You must purchase a four-year, $10,000 notary bond to become a New Mexico notary public or to renew your New Mexico notary commission. The notary bond must be issued by a surety or other entity licensed or authorized to do business in the state of New Mexico.

Bond Final:

Yes a $10,000 bond is required

Applictation:

The Notary Application can be electronically filed at https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov The notary application must be completed online and requires uploads to complete the filing: Certificate of Completion of Notary Education Course. A signed and notarized Oath of Office, which should be administered by a current New Mexico Notarial Officer. The applicant should never notarize their own signature, even if they are a current actively commissioned notarial officer. Notarized Surety bond in the amount of $10,000. All uploads must be in PDF format. Paper applications may be requested from the Secretary of State’s Office and will be mailed to the applicant. There is a $30.00 filing fee for the notary application which can be paid via e-check or credit card.

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

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New Mexico Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The secretary of state appoints New Mexico notaries public and administers the application process, maintains all the records pertaining to these notaries, and authenticates their acts.

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