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New Mexico · NMSA 1978, §14-14A-5New Mexico remote online notarization: signer location, identity and the 10-year recording

A remotely located individual may meet any New Mexico requirement to appear before a notarial officer by communication technology (NMSA 1978, §14-14A-5(B)). A notarial officer located in New Mexico may act if the officer knows the signer personally, has the oath of a credible witness after taking the required class, or uses at least two different types of identity proofing; can confirm the record is the one signed; and makes an audio-visual recording (§14-14A-5(C)). A signer outside the United States qualifies if the record involves property in the U.S. or a U.S. matter and signing isn't prohibited where the signer is; the act is deemed performed in New Mexico and needs no apostille (§14-14A-5(C)(4)). The certificate states that communication technology was used, the recording is kept at least ten years, and the officer notifies the Secretary of State before the first remote act (§14-14A-5(D)–(G)).

The rules

  1. 1. Where (§14-14A-5(C))

    Officer in New Mexico; signer anywhere, abroad for U.S. property or matters.

  2. 2. Identity (§14-14A-5(C)(1))

    Personal knowledge, a credible witness, or two types of identity proofing.

  3. 3. Certificate (§14-14A-5(D)–(E))

    States that communication technology was used.

  4. 4. Recording (§14-14A-5(F))

    Kept at least ten years.

What the TC can do

  • Ask the title company and lender early whether they'll close with a New Mexico remote notary.
  • For a signer abroad, confirm the document involves the U.S. property being sold.
  • Schedule the remote session as a task with the signer's ID ready.

Questions about New Mexico remote online notarization

Can a seller abroad sign New Mexico closing documents remotely?

Yes, if the record involves property in the United States and signing isn't prohibited where the seller is; no apostille is needed (NMSA 1978, §14-14A-5(C)(4)).

How long is the recording kept?

At least ten years unless a rule sets another period (NMSA 1978, §14-14A-5(F)).

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Source: NMSA 1978, §14-14A-5 (New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978 at nmonesource.com, read October 28, 2026).

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