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.

NMVote.org

Click below to access online voter services including your voter registration and absentee ballot request.

Click here to visit NMVote.org

Voter Protection Advisory

The Secretary of State’s Office and the Office of the Attorney General have issued an advisory to all New Mexicans reminding them of their right to participate in a free and fair election and providing critical information about the upcoming 2020 General Election.

Click here to read the press release.

Download the Advisory

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to the Governor’s new executive order and the ongoing public health emergency, as of 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 24th the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State is indefinitely suspending all in-person services and transactions, with no exceptions. We will no longer be accommodating walk-ins or in-person appointments. This suspension applies to both our Elections Division and our Business Services Division. All Apostilles must be mailed in for processing.

We encourage all customers to utilize our online resources for filing and submitting documents. All Election Division related questions may be emailed to SOS.Elections@state.nm.us; and any Business Services questions may be emailed to Business.Services@state.nm.us. You may also call our general number at 505-827-3600 with any questions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation for the safety and wellbeing of the entire community.

New Mexico's County Clerks need Poll Workers!

Help your community, make a few extra dollars, and contribute to our democracy by becoming a poll worker for the 2020 General Election.

If you're interested, fill out this form and someone from your County Clerk's office will contact you about next steps.

National Recognition for New Mexico's Election Administration

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.

Check out the most recent Election Performance Index

New Campaign Finance Information System is here!

The Secretary of State Office is has implemented a new and improved campaign finance system! Available for registration, filing and research.

Click here for CFIS training

Want to see who will be on the ballot for the November 2020 General Election?

Find the full list on our Candidate Portal

Click here to visit the Candidate Portal

Meet the New Mexico Secretary of State

Maggie Toulouse Oliver

Learn More

The time to take your 2020 CENSUS is now!

Election Division Updates

2020 General Election – Important Information

Voter Information Portal

• Find polling locations

• Apply for an absentee ballot

• Track your absentee ballot

• Review a sample ballot

Be an informed voter – read the 2020 General Election Voter Information Advisory

Track your absentee ballot using the Voter Information Portal

Election Deadlines

October 6 – in person voting available at your local county clerk’s office

October 17 – expanded in person early voting begins

October 20 – last day to request an absentee ballot

October 31 – early voting and same day voter registration ends

November 3 – Election Day

Business Services Division Updates

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Effective April 1, 2020, Business Services will no longer accept internal forms with a revision date prior to 2020. All filings received must only be submitted via Online Services or by paper form as prescribed by the Office of the Secretary of State.

ATTENTION:
All biennial corporate reports with a due date of April 15, 2020 will be automatically granted an extension to follow suit with the federal tax extension granted to July 15, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

View your voter registration information, voting location, sample ballot, absentee application and ballot status and your county clerk contact information.