- A. The secretary of state shall provide regular training and administration of an examination pursuant to Subsection B of Section 14-14A-21 NMSA 1978. Training may be provided by the secretary of state or through any third-party training vendor approved by the secretary of state.
- B. The fee for providing the training and examination is not included in the application fee collected pursuant to 12.9.3.8 NMAC.
- C. A notary public applicant and an automatic notarial officer shall provide proof of passing the required examination with a score of eighty percent or higher.
- D. Examination records maintained by third-party vendors, including the applicant’s score, shall be retained for five years.
[12.9.3.10 NMAC - N, 1/1/2022; A, 6/16/2023]