Voting & Elections

Information on Voting and Elections in the State of New Mexico.

Candidates & Campaigns

Information on how to become a candidate and about complying with campaign finance disclosure and reporting requirements.

Legislation, Lobbying & Legal Resources

Learn about Lobbying in our state. Find Legislative information to include Signed & Chaptered Bills and Legal Resources.

Business Services

Start a business, maintain a business or get general information on registered businesses in New Mexico.

Notary & Apostille

Become a notary, renew your notary commission, or obtain information about apostilles or certification of official documents.

Commercial Services

File UCC's, AG Liens, register a trademark or other commercial filings.

Safe at Home

New Mexico’s statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Secretary of State to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or similar types of crimes to receive mail using the Secretary of State’s address as a substitute for their own.

Cybersecurity

Learn about how we protect your voter and business information. You might also find a tip or two that will help you secure your information as well.

About New Mexico

Learn about New Mexico Government, History, State Symbols, State Songs and other important information about our state.

Unofficial Election Results

Results will become available after 7 PM on Election Day, November 2, 2021 and will be posted as they are received from the county offices.

Election Results Homepage

Election Day Voter Hotline

Toll Free: 1-800-477-3632

Santa Fe: 505-827-3600 Option 2

The Election Day Voter Hotline is available on Election Day, November 2, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist voters with questions or concerns.

Voter Resources

Online voter resources include:

It’s National Voter Registration Month!

September is National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s Office encourages all eligible voters to register to vote.

Click HERE to register to vote or update your registration

2023 Regular Local Election – Candidate List

Click HERE to see the Candidate List

2023 Regular Local Election Proclamation

Click HERE for the 2023 Regular Local Election Proclamation – English

Click HERE for the 2023 Regular Local Election Proclamation – Spanish

Click HERE for the 2023 Regular Local Election Proclamation Amendment – English

Click HERE for the 2023 Regular Local Election Proclamation Amendment – Spanish

Click here for more information

NEW Notarial Officer, Apostille, and Facsimile Online Filing System Now Available!

As of July 24, 2023, all Notarial Officer, Apostille, and Facsimile Signature filings can be completed and paid for online at https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/.

Also as of this date, prepaid accounts can no longer be used to pay for Notarial Officer filings. You can request a refund of prepaid account balance by completing a Prepaid Account Refund Request form by clicking the button below.

Click HERE for Prepaid Account Request Form

Notice on Referendum Petitions

The Secretary of State’s Office has been made aware that invalid referendum petitions are being circulated throughout the state to challenge laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.

To date, the Secretary of State has not approved and certified, nor has the Attorney General signed, any referendum petitions submitted and none of the referendum petitions currently being circulated will be considered valid under the law to challenge laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.

Complete List of Approved and Certified Referendum Petitions

2022 General Election Official Results

Click here to see the 2022 General Election Official Results

Join Our Team

Click HERE to see our JOB OPPORTUNITIES

2021 State Redistricting Maps Available for Download

Click HERE to see More Information

National Recognition for New Mexico's Election Administration

Check out the most recent Election Performance Index

Over the last few years, New Mexico has been steadily rising in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Election Performance Index. We’re proud to say we’re now in the top 10! New Mexico scores well on having robust voter information tools for voters, using post-election audits, efficient absentee balloting, having below average wait times at polls, and in a number of other categories.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In order to provide the best service possible and faster processing for our customers at the Secretary of State’s Office, our walk-in services for Business Services customers will be limited to Mondays through Thursdays. We look forward to serving you and please contact us with any questions.

Meet the New Mexico Secretary of State

Maggie Toulouse Oliver

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Job Opportunities at the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office

The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office can’t function without great employees. We’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate people to join us. Employment with the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office represents more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a difference and improve your state. Discover job opportunities by clicking on the Jobs link below and apply using the Apply button which takes you to the State Personnel Website.

Click Here to see Job Openings at the Secretary of State's Office

Election Division Updates

National Voter Registration Month

September is National Voter Registration Month, and the Secretary of State’s Office encourages all eligible voters to register to vote (or update your existing registration).

Click HERE for Online Voter Registration

Fact Checking Election Misinformation

Click HERE for Rumor VS Reality

Business Services Division Updates

Important Information for Notary Applications

Effective October 13, 2023, our office will no longer accept paper filings for Notary applications, renewals, and stamp registrations.

The following applications can be electronically filed at https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov/:

Notary Public Application
Notary Public Stamp Registration
Remote Online Notary Application
Name Change Application
Address Change Application
Request for Duplicate Certificate of Appointment

NOTE: Please contact the Business Services Division at 505-827-3600 for further information or questions.

Important Information

Effective June 16, 2023, there will be changes to rule 12.9.3 NMAC Notarial Procedures. These changes are made to comply with Senate Bill 246 – Chapter 110 in the 2023 Legislative Session. To read the new rule, please click HERE.

Business Services Hours

To provide the best service possible and faster processing for our customers at the Secretary of State’s Office, our walk-in services for Business Services customers will be limited to Mondays through Thursdays. We look forward to serving you and please contact us with any questions.

Executive Orders

Click here to read Executive Orders and Public Health Orders

Voting Information

Welcome to your one-stop shop for voting information!

Register to Vote

Find My Registration & Election Information

View your voter registration information, voting location, sample ballot, absentee application and ballot status and your county clerk contact information.