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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (NM): practice questions

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Question 1 · New Mexico

What minimum score must a New Mexico notary applicant earn on the required examination?

  1. 70 percent
  2. 80 percent
  3. 75 percent
  4. 90 percent
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B. 80 percent — 12.9.3.10(C) NMAC.

Question 2 · New Mexico

Which step is a qualification for a first-time New Mexico notary public commission?

  1. Passing the examination required by statute
  2. Completing a two-year apprenticeship with a notary
  3. Being sponsored by two New Mexico voters
  4. Holding a high school diploma or a GED
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A. Passing the examination required by statute — NMSA 14-14A-20(B)(5); 14-14A-21(A).

Question 3 · New Mexico

At least how long before a commission expires must the New Mexico secretary of state mail a notice of expiration?

  1. 60 days
  2. 14 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 30 days
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D. 30 days — NMSA 14-14A-20(G).

Question 4 · New Mexico

What is the minimum age to qualify for a New Mexico notary public commission?

  1. 21 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 19 years
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B. 18 years — NMSA 14-14A-20(B)(1).

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