Become a New Mexico Notary

QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A NEW MEXICO NOTARY PUBLIC

In order to become a notary public in New Mexico, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
• Be a resident of or have a place of employment in the State of New Mexico
• Be able to read and write the English language
• Have completed the Notary Education course and have passed the exam
• Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit in the last five year
• Have not had a notary public commission denied, suspended, or revoked in another state
• Not be disqualified to receive commission under Section 22 of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts [14-14A-22 NMSA 1978]

IMPORTANT

If you are a New Mexico judge, an attorney licensed to practice law in New Mexico, a New Mexico Court Clerk or Deputy Court Clerk, a New Mexico County Clerk or Deputy County Clerk, or a staff member of the New Mexico Secretary of State, you are not eligible to apply for a notary public commission, as you qualify as an automatic notarial officer (ANO). Please visit our Notary Stamps page to order your notarial officer stamp. Once you receive your stamp, visit the Secretary of State's website to complete your training and upload a copy of your notarial officer stamp.

Select your notary package, complete the interactive application process, select any additional products you desire and submit your payment online. Payment by check not available online.