New Mexico § 62-13-12.1 - Effect of instruments previously filed
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-13-12.1 — Effect of instruments previously filed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-13-12.1. Effect of instruments previously filed
All instruments on file with the secretary of state, the filing of which, pursuant
to Section 62-13-12 NMSA 1978 , is equivalent to filing as contemplated by Sections 55-9-401 through 55-9-407 NMSA 1978 , which instruments were filed prior to, and in effect on, July 1, 1981, shall remain
effective until a termination statement is filed, and the refiling thereof or the
filing of a continuation statement with respect thereto shall not be required.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-13-12.1
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