Become a New Mexico notary public with Notary Rotary, Inc.

Qualifications:

A person applying to be a Notary Public must:

• Be a resident of New Mexico;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be able to read and write the English language;
• Not have plead guilty or nolo contendre to a felony or been convicted of a felony; and
• Not have had a Notary Public commission revoked during the past five years.

Term of commission:

If the application is accepted, the Governor will appoint the applicant as a Notary Public for a term of four (4) years. The applicant cannot act as a Notary Public until he receives his certificate of appointment from this office.

Step 1: Order your official seal stamp and surety bond from Notary Rotary, Inc.

New Mexico notaries public are required to purchase a New Mexico Notary seal stamp, or New Mexico embossing seal, and a $10,000 New Mexico notary bond as part of the application process. The New Mexico notary bond sold by Notary Rotary also includes a voucher for errors and omissions insurance.

Please visit our store for your official seal, surety bond, and any other supplies you may need, by clicking on the following link: New Mexico notary supplies 

Choose New Mexico from the drop down menu and click the enter store button to view all New Mexico notary products offered by Notary Rotary. Follow the onscreen instructions through the order process and your order will ship as soon as we are able to process it, usually no more than two days before shipping. When you receive your $10,000 surety bond make a copy for your records before moving to step 2.

Step 2: Download and complete the New Mexico notary public application

New Mexico notary public application

Download the application and complete it according to the instructions provided. When you have completed the application check it over for accuracy as any errors or omissions in the application can result in a delay in processing or an outright rejection of the application. When you are confident the application is complete and correct mail it, your surety bond, and a check or money or in the amount of $20.00 made payable to the Secretary of State to the following address:

Secretary of State
325 Don Gaspar
Suite 300
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503