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New Mexico Notary Bond

Yes. Under New Mexico's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, an applicant must submit a $10,000 assurance — a surety bond or its functional equivalent — to the Secretary of State and pass the required exam. Commissions run for a four-year term.

What you're buying

  • A $10,000 New Mexico notary surety bond — the guarantee that backs your commission.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

New Mexico requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
New Mexico Secretary of State
Surety bond required
Yes — $10,000 assurance
Bond filed with
Secretary of State
Commission term
4 years
Exam
Required
Minimum age
18
Remote online notarization
Available

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the New Mexico Secretary of State. Full details on the New Mexico requirements page.

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