New Mexico Power of Attorney PDF
New Mexico at a glance: Governing Law: N.M. Stat. § 45-5B-101 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in New Mexico
New Mexico has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the New Mexico Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate optional advance health care directive is used for medical decisions in New Mexico.
New Mexico Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New Mexico Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | N.M. Stat. § 45-5B-101 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance health care directive required |
New Mexico Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under New Mexico's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
New Mexico Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Mexico legal resources or your state legislature's official website.