Notarization

Notarization is the attestation by a Notary Public that a document was signed under oath and that the person whose signature appears on the document is that person. Notaries in New Mexico must be authorized by the Secretary of State to act in this capacity. To notarize is the act of the notary attesting to the signature and affixing the notary’s signature and seal to the document. See Sections 14-14-1 through 11 for further information on notarial acts.