The bill amends Section 14-14A-28 of the New Mexico Statutes to increase the maximum fees that notary officers can charge for their services. Specifically, the maximum fees for various notarial acts are raised from five dollars ($5.00) to twelve dollars ($12.00) for acknowledgments, oaths or affirmations without a signature, and jurats. Additionally, the fee for copy certifications is increased from fifty cents ($0.50) to one dollar twenty cents ($1.20) per page, with a minimum total charge of twelve dollars ($12.00). The bill also allows notarial officers to charge a travel fee, provided that it is agreed upon in advance, and introduces a technology fee that may not exceed sixty dollars ($60.00) for electronic records.

The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aims to modernize the fee structure for notarial services, reflecting inflation and the evolving nature of notarial work, particularly with the inclusion of electronic records.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 14-14A-28