New Mexico § 45-5B-302 - Agent's certification
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5B-302 — Agent's certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5B-302. Agent's certification
The following optional form may be used by an agent to certify facts concerning a
power of attorney: State of (County) of I, _________________________ (Name of Agent), certify under penalty of perjury that ____________________ (Name of Principal) granted me authority as an agent or successor agent in a power
of attorney dated ____________________. I further certify that to my knowledge: (1) the Principal is alive and has not revoked the Power of Attorney or my authority
to act under the Power of Attorney and the Power of Attorney and my authority to act
under the Power of Attorney have not terminated; (2) if the Power of Attorney was drafted to become effective upon the happening of
an event or contingency, the event or contingency has occurred; (3) if I was named as a successor agent, the prior agent is no longer able or willing
to serve; and (4) Agent's Signature: ______________________________ (Date) Agent's Name Printed: Agent's Address: Agent's Telephone Number: This instrument was acknowledged before me on __________ (Date) by _________________________ (Name of Agent). Signature of notarial officer: (Seal, if any) My commission expires: ____________________.”.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-5B-302
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5B-302 cover?
Section 45-5B-302 ("Agent's certification") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 45-5B-302?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5B-302" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 45-5B-302 apply to my situation?
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