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Please read this first We work to keep state commissioning information current, but requirements, fees, and forms can change faster than we can update this page. Confirm every step with the New Mexico Secretary of State using the official links below before you apply. This article is a checklist, not legal advice. |
Overview
New Mexico commissions notaries public under RULONA. Remote online notarization is a separate SOS approval. You must already be a commissioned New Mexico Notary Public or Automatic Notarial Officer, complete the RON education course and exam, file the RON application, and be physically in New Mexico for every RON act.
Use this page as a checklist of where to go and what to complete. Follow the Secretary of State’s current instructions if anything here differs from the official site.
For a U.S. overview of remote online notary authorization, see the National Notary Association’s How to Become a Remote Online Notary. Follow the New Mexico Secretary of State’s instructions if anything differs.
Who Can Apply
To be commissioned as a New Mexico notary public, you must meet all of the following:
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Start Here: Notary Commission, Then RON Application
Complete traditional commissioning first. Then complete the separate RON course and exam and file the $75 RON application.
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Read the official notary and RON pages Open Become a Notary, Become a Remote Online Notary (RON), Remote Online Notarization FAQs, and Training Resources. |
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File the Notary Public Application online Use enterprise.sos.nm.gov. Pay $30. |
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If you already hold a New Mexico commission, file the RON application before the first remote session Complete the RON course and exam, then file as Become a Remote Online Notary (RON) instructs. |
Part 1: Traditional New Mexico Notary Commission
Skip this section if you already hold an unexpired New Mexico notary public commission or Automatic Notarial Officer status. You cannot file the RON amendment until that is in place.
Checklist
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Review the official how-to |
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Complete traditional notary education Take the SOS-required Notary Education course and exam (80% or higher on Training Resources). The RULONA FAQ lists a separate $30 training-and-exam fee paid directly to the vendor. |
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Obtain a $10,000 surety bond Obtain a $10,000 surety bond or functional equivalent issued by an entity authorized in this state. The applicant’s signature as principal must be notarized by a current New Mexico notary. Never notarize your own signature. |
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Submit the traditional application File on enterprise.sos.nm.gov. Upload PDFs of the course certificate, a signed and notarized Oath of Office, and the notarized $10,000 bond. Pay the $30 filing fee by e-check or credit card. |
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Register the official stamp After approval, purchase the official stamp and file Notary Public Stamp Registration within 45 days. If stamp registration is not completed in time, the SOS must refer the notary to the State Ethics Commission. |
Part 2: Online (RON) Commission
The RON application is an amendment to a current notary public or automatic notarial officer record. Use only an SOS-approved remote online notarization system provider. You must be physically located in New Mexico at the time of the notarial act.
Have these ready
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Checklist
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Read the official online-notary instructions Become a Remote Online Notary (RON), Remote Online Notarization FAQs, and 12.9.4 NMAC. |
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Complete online notary education Complete the Remote Online Notary Education course and exam on Training Resources (separate from the traditional notary course). |
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Start the online commission application File the Remote Online Notary Application on enterprise.sos.nm.gov and upload the course certificate. |
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Sign with a digital certificate Obtain and pay for RON technology directly with an approved system provider. The SOS filing fee is separate. |
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Upload your electronic seal Upload a PDF file of the electronic stamp with the RON application, then complete stamp registration within 45 days of approval. |
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Pay and submit The RON filing fee is $75 by e-check or credit card. Do not perform RON acts until the SOS has approved the application and stamp proof is on file. |
After You Are Commissioned
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Do not perform a remote online notarization until SOS approval and official stamp proof are complete. Traditional paper acts and RON are not interchangeable.
Fees Listed by the Secretary of State
The $30 traditional filing fee is from Become a Notary. The $75 RON fee is from Become a Remote Online Notary (RON). The $30 traditional training-and-exam amount is from the RULONA FAQ. Confirm them there before you pay. Bond premiums and platform fees are extra.
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| Traditional notary education and exam | $30 paid to the approved vendor (RULONA FAQ) |
| RON education and exam | Paid to the approved vendor listed on Training Resources (confirm current tuition there) |
| Traditional application | $30 |
| RON application | $75 |
| Surety bond | $10,000 coverage (premium paid to the surety) |
Official New Mexico Links
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| Become a notary | sos.nm.gov/.../become-a-notary |
| Become a Remote Online Notary | sos.nm.gov/.../become-a-remote-online-notary |
| RON FAQs | sos.nm.gov/.../remote-online-notarization-faqs |
| Business Services Division | (505) 827-3600 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I apply for the online commission first?
A: No. Be a commissioned New Mexico Notary Public or Automatic Notarial Officer first. The RON filing is an amendment.
Q: Does New Mexico approve a list of RON platforms?
A: Yes. Use a system provider on the SOS approved list linked from the RON page and FAQs. The list is not an endorsement of one vendor.
Q: Where can I confirm a fee or form changed?
A: Use Become a Notary and Become a Remote Online Notary (RON).
Last Updated: August 26, 2026 | Author: Customer Success Team | Version: v1.0
