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  1. Is Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance mandatory for notaries in New Mexico?

    Answer: No, it is recommended but not required by state law

    New Mexico does not mandate E&O insurance for notaries; however, it is strongly recommended as the surety bond does not protect the notary from personal liability.

  2. If a New Mexico notary's surety bond is cancelled or lapses, what must the notary do?

    Answer: Immediately cease performing notarial acts

    A valid surety bond is a prerequisite for holding a notary commission; if the bond lapses, the notary must stop performing notarial acts until a new bond is obtained and filed.

  3. Which of the following situations would typically NOT be covered by a notary's E&O insurance policy?

    Answer: Intentionally notarizing a document knowing the signer was not present

    E&O insurance covers unintentional errors and omissions; intentional misconduct or fraud is specifically excluded from coverage.

  4. What is the legal term for the right of the surety company to recover money paid on a bond claim from the notary who caused the loss?

    Answer: Subrogation

    Subrogation is the surety company's legal right to step into the shoes of the claimant and seek repayment from the notary after paying a bond claim.

  5. An employer instructs their notary employee to notarize a document without confirming the signer's identity. If a loss occurs, who may be liable?

    Answer: Potentially both the notary and the employer

    Both the notary and the employer may face liability — the notary for failing to follow proper procedures, and the employer for directing improper conduct.

  6. How does a surety bond differ from E&O insurance in terms of who it ultimately protects?

    Answer: A surety bond protects the public; E&O protects the notary

    The surety bond protects the public by guaranteeing payment for the notary's misconduct, while E&O insurance protects the notary personally from the financial consequences of honest mistakes.

  7. Under what circumstance can the New Mexico Secretary of State revoke a notary's commission?

    Answer: For official misconduct, incompetence, or a disqualifying criminal conviction

    The Secretary of State may revoke a notary commission for misconduct, incompetence in performing notarial duties, or a criminal conviction that disqualifies the individual.