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:
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
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.
Election Division Updates
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State (“Office”) hereby gives notice that the Office will conduct a public hearing on the described rules below.
The purpose of these hearings is to obtain public input on amendments to existing rules, Processing Voter Registration Certificates, 1.10.35.8 NMAC, specifically, subsection C.4; and 1.10.35.9 NMAC, specifically, subsection D.2.
A public hearing will be held on May 8, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the State Land Office, 310 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe NM 87504. Attendees cannot park in the State Land Office parking lot, but must park at the PERA lot, one block east of the State Land Office. The public hearing allows members of the public an opportunity to submit data, testimony, and arguments on the proposed rule changes detailed below. All comments will be recorded by a court reporter and/or audio recording. Participation via Zoom will be available; a link to the hearing will be provided on the Secretary of State’s website.
New Online Election Data Tool
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new online elections data tool that can be used to access detailed past New Mexico election results, back to the year 2000. The searchable tool contains precinct-level results for both candidate contests and ballot questions. View the site HERE
2025 – 2026 Election Cycle: New Mexico Election Alphabet Randomization
The SOS held its randomization of the New Mexico Election Alphabet on December 17, 2024. Additional information and a recording of the randomization can be found HERE.
Fact Checking Election Misinformation
Business Services Division Updates
IMPORTANT BUSINESS SERVICES INFORMATION
- On December 9, 2024 all online business transactions will be available at https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov. Please update your records and bookmarks.
- Beginning 12/2/2024, all received paper filings will be transitioned to our new system and processed on December 9. All online Business, Notary, Apostille and UCC transactions will be unavailable beginning December 5 at 5:00 p.m. and will remain unavailable through December 8, 2024 as we transition systems.
- If you have a prepaid account balance in the current Business Filing System, you will receive a refund to the name and address on file.
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
Find a Voter Registration Agent
Search Voting Location Data
Business Services
Visit our one-stop shop for Business Services. You can use this site to:
Online Business Services
Start a Business
Visit the New Mexico Secretary of State’s online filing portal, where you can start a new business, update or request business records, file a Uniform Commercial Code financing statement, search for a registered business, fictitious name or trademark, or register as a notarial officer. Visit the Online Portal HERE.
Business Maintenance
File reports and amendments, change your registered agent, obtain certificates and suspend or close your business and more.
Resources
Upcoming Statewide Elections
2025 Regular Local Election: Tuesday November 4, 2025
Quick Contact Information
Mailing & Physical Address
New Mexico Capitol Annex North
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Toll Free : 1-800-477-3632
Business Services Division
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 1)
Fax 505-827-4387
Email Business.Services@sos.nm.gov
Bureau of Elections
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Elections@sos.nm.gov
Ethics Division
Phone: 505-827-3600 (Option 2)
Email: Sos.ethics@sos.nm.gov
Receptionist
Phone 505-827-3600 (Option 3)
