New Mexico (NM) Secretary of State (SOS) LLC & Business Search

New Mexico Secretary of State provides a business search facility on their Corporations and Business Services database. Their database can be searched for entities that have been registered in New Mexico and a range of publicly available business information is provided. You can search by a range of methods including:

• Entity name
• Business ID
• Officer name
• Director name
• Registered agent

Search by entity name

The Corporations and Business Services database can be searched by entity name and you can select starts with, exact match or contains to filter your search.

The results are displayed in separate lists which are grouped by business structure. The lists include the entity name, DBA name, business ID, entity type, state of incorporation, sovereign, status and date of expiration.

You can view more information about any of the businesses listed by clicking on the entity name in blue text. Business records include a range of publicly available information such as:

• Business ID
• Entity name
• DBA name
• Status
• Standing
• Entity type
• State of incorporation
• Formation dates
• Reporting information
• Period of existence, purpose and character of affairs
• Contact information
• Registered agent information
• Director information
• Officer information
• Manager information
• Member information
• Organizer information
• Incorporator information
• Trustee information
• Filing history
• License history
• Entity name history

Search by business ID

If you know what the business ID is you can search the database by this.

The search should result in a single record as the business ID is a unique identifier. It will be shown in a table displaying the entity name, DBA name, business ID, entity type, state of incorporation, sovereign, status and date of expiration.

Further information on the business can be viewed by clicking on the entity name which will provide a broad range of information such as formation date information, contact details and key representatives’ details. A full list of the information available is detailed in the search by entity name.

Search by officer or director name

They also offer a name search facility allowing you to search by officer or director allowing you to enter the first, middle and last name in separate fields.

The search results list all businesses that have that name listed in that specific role. The list displays the entity name, DBA name, business ID, entity type and status.

You can access the full record for each business by selecting the business name in blue text. The business record includes a variety of information such as contact information, agent details and filing history, plus more as listed above in search by entity name.

Search by registered agent

The database can also be searched by registered agent name using separate fields for first, middle and last names. You can also select whether the person is an individual or a business.

The results of this search include all businesses that have agents that match your search criteria. The search results list includes entity name, DBA name, business ID, entity type and status.

More details about the businesses in the list can viewed by selecting the entity name. This opens up the business record which includes a variety of publicly available information such as key representatives’ details, contact information and filing history.

Contact details

Website: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online

Phone: 800-477-3632 or (505) 827-3600

Address: Business Services Division, 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Email: Business.Services@state.nm.us

How to register a business in New Mexico?

Businesses setting up in New Mexico need to register before they start operating. This differs depending on your business structure. The below steps can help guide you through the process:

1. You will need to decide the name of your business and check whether the name is already in use in New Mexico by searching the Corporations and Business Services database.
2. You will also need to decide what business structure your business is going to operate under as this will impact how you set up your business. For example, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, general partnership, corporation or sole proprietorship.
3. You can then register your business. Limited liability companies can be registered online, partnerships and corporations need to be completed on paper. Partnerships filings cost between $50-100, corporation filings cost between $100-1,000, and limited liability company filings cost $50. Sole proprietorships don’t need to register.

How much does a New Mexico business entity search cost?

New Mexico Secretary of State doesn’t charge for conducting business entity searches on their Corporations and Business Services database.

How can I get a business license in New Mexico?

You will need to obtain any business licenses before you start operating your business. There isn’t a general business license in New Mexico, but you will need a New Mexico Business Tax Identification Number which is a gross receipts tax license. There is no charge for a tax ID application.

Other city or county licenses may be required depending on your locality and industry or profession. You will need to check with your local municipality for details of which licenses and permits apply to your business. Fees for licenses and permits vary by location and type.