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:
NOTICE: Business Services Walk-In Hours
To provide the best services and fastest processing for our customers at the Secretary of State’s Office, Business Services walk-in hours are available Monday through Thursday. The office is closed to in-person, walk-in Business Services customers on Fridays, but online and phone services are still available. For online services, please proceed to our online filing portal at enterprise.sos.nm.gov. We look forward to serving you and please contact us with any questions.
NOTICE: New Mexico Now Has Semi-Open Primaries
New Mexico now has semi-open primaries, effective July 1, 2025. That means all decline-to-state voters (aka non-affiliated voters who have not registered with a major or minor party) can participate in New Mexico Primary Elections without changing their registration status. Semi-open primaries do not affect the upcoming Regular Local Election in November 2025. The next Primary Election will be in June 2026.
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
2026 Major Party – Candidate Filing Day, February 3, 2026
(Statewide and Federal Candidates Only)
Know Before you Go Information – Feb. 3 Candidate Filing Day
The candidate filing day in our office on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, is for Major Party Candidates seeking pre-primary convention designation.
Major Parties in New Mexico
- Democratic
- Republican
Major Party Candidates for
- Unites State Senator
- United States Representative
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- Attorney General
- State Auditor
- State Treasurer
- Commissioner of Public Lands
- Court of Appeals – Position 1
Location for Filing:
Capital North Annex (3rd Floor)
Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State
325 Don Gaspar Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
*Security check in will be required upon entering the North Annex building. Follow the signs that will guide you to the filing day space.
Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State Google Map
**Parking is limited due to the legislature being in session. The nearest public parking is the State Capitol Parking Facility (485 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87501), or any available parking meter in the area.
Click here for more candidate information.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State hereby gives notice that the Office will conduct a public rule hearing to receive public comment on a proposed new rule 1.10.39 NMAC – Canvassing Procedures. The hearing is scheduled for:
March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM
State Land Office
310 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Full details regarding the notice of rulemaking and instructions for submitting public comment can be found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Municipal Officer Election (MOE) – Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Click HERE for – 2026 Municipal Officer Election Candidate Information
Online Election Data Tool
Please visit our 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
Fact Checking Election Misinformation
Business Services Division Updates
IMPORTANT BUSINESS SERVICES INFORMATION
- Business Services walk-in hours are available Monday through Thursday. The office is closed to in-person, walk-in Business Services customers on Fridays, but online and phone services are still available.
- All online business transactions will be available at https://enterprise.sos.nm.gov. Please update your records and bookmarks.
- 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
2026 Municipal Officer Election: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
2026 Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2026 General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 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 :
Business Services Division
Phone:
Fax:
Email: Business.Services@sos.nm.gov
Bureau of Elections
Phone:
Email: Elections@sos.nm.gov
Ethics Division
Phone:
Email: Sos.ethics@sos.nm.gov
Receptionist
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