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How to become a notary in New Mexico: the official requirements

Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the New Mexico Secretary of State's own published requirements.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Requirements: each state's notary authority or statute
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To become a notary public in New Mexico: Who can apply: At least 18; a resident of, or with a place of employment in, New Mexico; able to read and write English; no notary commission denied, suspended or revoked in another state; no conviction for a felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit in the last five years. Training: Complete the online Notary Education course. Exam: Pass the exam that goes with the education course. Bond: A $10,000 surety bond or its functional equivalent, from a surety licensed or authorized in New Mexico, with your signature notarized by another New Mexico notary. Commissions are issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State.

Requirements

Notary requirements in New Mexico

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New Mexico notary public requirements (New Mexico Secretary of State)
RequirementNew Mexico
Who can applyAt least 18; a resident of, or with a place of employment in, New Mexico; able to read and write English; no notary commission denied, suspended or revoked in another state; no conviction for a felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit in the last five years.
TrainingComplete the online Notary Education course.
ExamPass the exam that goes with the education course.
BondA $10,000 surety bond or its functional equivalent, from a surety licensed or authorized in New Mexico, with your signature notarized by another New Mexico notary.
Commission termNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
State feeA $30 filing fee.
Background checkNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Oath and filingUpload a signed and notarized oath of office with the application.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.

Steps

How to apply in New Mexico

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  1. Take the online education course and pass the exam.
  2. Obtain the $10,000 surety bond, with your signature notarized by a current New Mexico notary.
  3. Have your oath of office signed and notarized.
  4. File the application online with the course certificate, oath and bond, and pay the $30 filing fee.
  5. Register your official stamp with the Secretary of State.
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How do I become a notary in New Mexico?
To become a notary public in New Mexico: Who can apply: At least 18; a resident of, or with a place of employment in, New Mexico; able to read and write English; no notary commission denied, suspended or revoked in another state; no conviction for a felony or a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit in the last five years. Training: Complete the online Notary Education course. Exam: Pass the exam that goes with the education course. Bond: A $10,000 surety bond or its functional equivalent, from a surety licensed or authorized in New Mexico, with your signature notarized by another New Mexico notary. Commissions are issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State.
How long is a notary commission in New Mexico?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Do I need a bond to be a notary in New Mexico?
A $10,000 surety bond or its functional equivalent, from a surety licensed or authorized in New Mexico, with your signature notarized by another New Mexico notary.
Is training required to become a notary in New Mexico?
Complete the online Notary Education course.
Method

How this page is built

Every requirement on this page comes from the New Mexico Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
Sources
  1. New Mexico Secretary of State, Become a Notary, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.