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:
Notary & Apostille
Training Resources
A notary public of the State of New Mexico is an official serving an important function. A notary serves as an impartial witness to the signatures on documents and the affixing of a notarial seal plays an important role in the prevention of fraud and protection of the parties involved.
All Notarial Officers (including Automatic Notarial Officers) are required to complete the Notary Education Course and exam, and are required to pass the exam with an 80% score or higher. Requirements to be a Remote Online Notary (RON) also require a separate training and exam. National Notary Association is the approved provider for the training and exam for the New Mexico Secretary of State. The links to the examinations and training are below. Once the exam has been completed and your certificate is issued, please include the Certificate with your Application. Please note that Automatic Notarial Officers have a ONE YEAR GRACE PERIOD to complete the Notary Education Course and exam upon the effective date of the law changes (6/16/2023).
New Mexico State Required Training and Exam:
https://www.nationalnotary.org/new-mexico-state-required-training-and-exam
New Mexico State-Required Remote Online Notary Training and Exam:
https://www.nationalnotary.org/new-mexico-state-required-remote-online-notary-training-and-exam
PRIMARY ELECTION REPORTING DEADLINES |
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First Primary Report: Due April 13, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 7, 2025, through April 6, 2026 |
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Second Primary Report: Due May 11, 2026 Report campaign activity from April 7, 2026, through May 4, 2026 |
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Third Primary Report: Due May 28, 2026 Report campaign activity from May 5, 2026, through May 26, 2026 |
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Fourth Primary Report: Due July 2, 2026 Report campaign activity from May 27, 2026, through June 27, 2026 |
GENERAL ELECTION REPORTING DEADLINES |
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First General Report: Due September 14, 2026 Report campaign activity from June 28, 2026, through September 7, 2026 |
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Second General Report: Due October 13, 2026 Report campaign activity from September 8, 2026, through October 5, 2026 |
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Third General Report: Due October 29, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 6, 2026, through October 27, 2026 |
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Fourth General Report: Due January 7, 2026 Report campaign activity from October 28, 2026, through December 31, 2026 |
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)
