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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in New Mexico

In New Mexico a notarial officer may charge up to $5 per acknowledgment, and remote notarization by communication technology is allowed under NMSA 14-14A-5 of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

New Mexico at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per acknowledgment
A technology fee of up to $25, or another amount set by rule, may be added for acts on electronic records.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
NMSA 1978, 14-14A-5
Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

Sources

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The rules in New Mexico

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in New Mexico?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in New Mexico: $5 per acknowledgment. A technology fee of up to $25, or another amount set by rule, may be added for acts on electronic records.

Is remote online notarization allowed in New Mexico?

Yes. Remote online notarization in New Mexico: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in New Mexico, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in New Mexico: NMSA 1978, 14-14A-5. Part of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.

Where do the New Mexico notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from NMSA 1978, 14-14A-28 and NMSA 1978, 14-14A-5. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.