New Mexico Secretary of State

The New Mexico Secretary of State (SOS) is an executive officer responsible for keeping state records and performing administrative duties. The official is elected for a four-year term.  

The officer is responsible for various areas. First, it is the enforcement of elections. The role also extends to the registration of businesses. 

There are several departments responsible for different functions:

• Business Services Division

• Bureau of Elections

• Ethics Division

This article will focus on the first department. To explain, it deals with registering businesses and maintaining records related to commercial filings.

Online Business Services

The SOS website offers a wide range of services. Moreover, it provides a directory to conduct a lookup. 

A person willing to open an entity has to use a lookup before taking action. To explain, this tool gives you full information about companies.

Lookup  

The New Mexico Secretary of State business search helps in finding data related to registered entities. First, choose if you want to search by business ID or a name. You can also mention the registration number. Follow the instructions and you will get the necessary data. 

Search for a Notary 

The online portal also enables one to look for a Notary. The user has to fill in the last name and other personal data. The results appear immediately. In addition to a name, you will see the address, phone number, and status. For example, you can find out if the Notary public’s name is expired.

Business Maintenance

The SOS office processes filings and maintains records. All resources are gathered in one portal. It allows making changes to your entities. Depending on the type of entity, you may need different paperwork.  

Domestic Limited Liability Company

Let’s see what changes you can make if you run a domestic LLC. For example, if you want to amend the Articles of Organization, you have to fill in a relevant application. Once it is ready, the applicant should print it and mail it to the SOS office. He/she will later receive all necessary documents. In addition, there is a processing fee of $50. It is payable to the Secretary of State of New Mexico by a check or a money order.

Some services, such as a change of registered agent, are done online. In this case, you have to create a user account to proceed.

Domestic NM Profit Corporation

The applicants face the same procedures in the case of a profit corporation. There is a list of services related to company maintenance. The user just clicks on the type of service and proceeds according to the instructions.

Resources

The SOS office helps in registering firms. The helpful tips related to requirements are available online. The website provides access to all resources one may need.

Statutes Governing Business in NM

This page features a list of over two dozen articles. They refer to fees, corporate reports, research applications, etc. For example, the user can find more details about the charges of the Public Regulation Commission.

One Stop Portal

One stop portal is an easy-to-use tool for entrepreneurs. Moreover, it teaches how to create a business plan and points to common mistakes entrepreneurs usually make.

Overall, it is an online instrument featuring six basic steps:

•  Legal Structure

• TAX ID Numbers

• Licenses and Permits

•  Workplace Hiring Requirements

• Workforce

•  Insurance  

The portal also suggests a printable checklist. It represents a guide to opening a company.

How Much Does a Business License Cost in NM?

The local law requires that a business owner must obtain a license. Thus, before registering a firm, check the list of licenses and permits. Additionally, entities have to obtain a permit from a specific municipality. Practitioners of many professions have to apply to relevant boards and commissions. There is also a separate license for liquor and construction companies.

In general, the costs vary depending on the type of permit. As mentioned above, there is also a municipality fee. For example, a standard business fee in Santa Fe is $35.  

Contact Information

The users can fill in some applications online. The rest have to be mailed to the office:

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300

P.O. Box 87501

Santa Fe, NM

Phone: 505-827-3600