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:
Commercial Services
Agricultural Liens
New Mexico Secretary of State Central Filing System for Agricultural Liens
The New Mexico Farm Products Central Filing System is a statewide filing system which permits the registration of a security interest in farm products by filing an Effective Financing Statement with the Office of the Secretary of State. The intent of the legislature was to adopt a central filing system for security interests relating to farm products pursuant to Section 1324 of the Food Security Act of 1985, Public Law 99-198. It was also the intent of the legislature that upon adoption of the central filing system, security interest holders be encouraged to use such system in lieu of any other notice provided by Section 1324 of the Food Security Act of 1985 for farm products used or produced in New Mexico which are included in the central filing system.
Effective March 18, 2024, we will no longer accept paper applications for UCC and EFS filings.
Effective Financing Statement (EFS) Signature Authorization Form
Effective Financing Statement (EFS) Filing Instructions
Notice Regarding Checks Provided for Payment
“When you provide a check as payment to the Secretary of State, you authorize the State of New Mexico to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction.”
Businesses or Persons affected by the Central Filing System:
- BUYER – Person who, in the ordinary course of business, buys farm products from a person engaged in farming operations who is in the business of selling farm products.
- LENDER – Persons or Businesses who use farm products to secure loans for those involved in farming operations.
- PRODUCER – Persons or Businesses engaged in agricultural farming operations
The New Mexico Central Filing System for Agricultural Liens is a section of the Operations division, with the Office of the Secretary of State. The staff can assist you with questions you may have between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Filings or written inquires should be mailed to:
Office of the Secretary of State
325 Don Gaspar – Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Effective financing filings Non-Standard form Attachments |
$11.50 No Longer Accepted .50 each |
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Continuation for EFS Amendment for EFS |
$11.50 $11.50 |
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Terminations Agricultural searches per debtor name Requested online via UCC11 |
$11.50 $15.00
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Buyer Annual Registration Fee |
$30.00
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Regular – Farm Product List – Electronic File |
$300.00 annually, unlimited access |
| Master – |
$300.00 annually, unlimited access
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EFS FAQs
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| What information is needed to file an amendment to an EFS? | Debtor(s) name, address and Social Security Number or Tax ID number, secured party’s name, complete address, product codes and product name and signatures for debtor and secured party. Click HERE for the EFS Signature Authorization Form. 56-13-6 (A) NMSA 1978 |
| Does the debtor(s) need to sign a continuation filing or a termination filing? |
No, only new filings or amendments need to have a debtor’s signature. All filings must have a secured parties signature. 56-13-3 (H) (5) NMSA 1978 |
| Is there a grace period for EFS filings? |
No, all filings terminate (5) years on the day from the original file date. 56-13-7 NMSA, 56-13-8(A) NMSA 1978 |
| When may I file a EFS continuation? |
Continuations may be filed (6) six months prior to the lapse date of the original filing. 56-13-3 (H) (6) NMSA 1978 |
| What is the procedure for obtaining a debtor lien search? | Request for a debtor’s lien search can be made online using a UCC11 request. There is a $15 charge for each name search and $.25 per page of results. |
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)
