Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 35 - Magistrate and Municipal Courts. > Article 3 - Magistrate Court; Jurisdiction, 35-3-1 through 35-3-10. > Section 35-3-1 - Jurisdiction; administration of oaths.

Section 35-3-1 - Jurisdiction; administration of oaths.

35-3-1. Jurisdiction; administration of oaths.

Magistrates may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments of instruments in writing, but shall charge no fee therefor. Magistrates may acquire appropriate seals for this purpose.