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.

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

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.

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. 

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

 

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

 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).


Fact Checking Election Misinformation

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.

Voting Information

Welcome to your one-stop shop for voting information!

Register to Vote

Register to vote or update your current voter registration Information.

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.

Find a Voter Registration Agent

Find a list of voter registration agents near you.

Search Voting Location Data

Enter a street number and zip code to find the closest voting locations near you.

Business Services

Visit our one-stop shop for Business Services. You can use this site to:

Online Business Services

The Secretary of State is pleased to offer many of its services online. You can search public business information, E-File corporate and partnership reports… read more

Start a Business

All corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships must first register with the Secretary of State. You can register LLCs online, but partnerships and corporations registration forms must be completed… read more

Business Maintenance

File reports and amendments, change your registered agent, obtain certificates and suspend or close your business and more.

 

Resources

Access pages to NM State statutes, organizations and resources helpful in understanding requirements & helpful tips to conducting business in New Mexico.

Upcoming Statewide Elections

2023 Regular Local Election: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

2024 Primary Election: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 

2024 General Election:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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)

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