What is a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate and why do I need one?

A New Mexico Good Standing Certificate is a one-page document issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State which includes information which indicates whether or not a business is allowed to legally conduct business in the state of New Mexico.

A NM Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of New Mexico or in any other state. One of the most common reasons that ypu might need a NM Good Standing Certificate is to apply to do business in a state other than New Mexico.

See our  New Mexico Good Standing Information  page if you would like more specific information.

OTHER NAMES FOR A NEW MEXICO GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE

  • NM Certificate of Existence
  • NM Certificate of Authority
  • NM Certificate of Status
  • NM Certificate of Subsistence
  • NM Certificate of Qualification
  • NM Certificate of Standing
  • NM Certificate of Authorization
  • NM Certificate of Fact
  • NM Letter of Good Standing
  • NM Letter of Status
  • NM Good Standing Certificate

Example of a New Mexico Certificate of Good Standing

Example of a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate

What does it say on a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate?

I SECRETARY OF STATE NAME, Secretary of State of the State of New Mexico, do hereby certify that COMPANY NAME is a New Mexico Corporation registered to transact business in New Mexico on FORMATION DATE. I further certify that all fees and documents required by the Secretary of State's office have been received and is in good standing as far as this office is concerned.

PLEASE NOTE: In New Mexico a Good Standing Certificate is called a Certificate of Compliance. This sometimes causes confusion when the requesting party, commonly the Secretary of State in another state besides New Mexico, requests a "Good Standing Certificate". In these cases a New Mexico Certificate of Compliance will fulfill the requirements for a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate.

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How much does it cost for a New Mexico Certificate of Good Standing?

Total cost for a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate depends on the type of company and how fast you need the Certificate. Choose your options on our New Mexico Good Standing Certificate Cost Calculator to determine exactly how much your Certificate will cost. With our New Mexico Good Standing Certificate services there are no hidden charges, surprise fees or any sign-ups required to get your Certificate.
*next and same day service for orders received before 1 PM New Mexico time (excludes weekends and holidays). Priority price includes scanned and emailed copy of New Mexico Good Standing Certificate and USPS First Class delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: We have no control over and cannot guarantee New Mexico Secretary of State processing times.

Need a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate to register your NM Company in another state?

A Corporation, LLC, LP or LLP that is registered in the state of New Mexico may require a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate to qualify as a "Foreign Corporation" in a state other than New Mexico.

A Foreign Corporation is a Corporation that is registered with a state agency, usually the Secretary of State, in one state and has the Authority to do business in another state. For example, a Corporation registered in the state of California that plans to do business in the state of New Mexico is a "Domestic Corporation" in California and a "Foreign Corporation" in the state of New Mexico.

Need a New Mexico Certificate of Good Standing for a NM Attorney?

If you are a New Mexico Attorney or if you need to find out if a New Mexico Attorney is in Good Standing with the highest court in the state of New Mexico, then you will need a Good Standing Certificate from the New Mexico Supreme Court.

If you are a New Mexico Attorney who plans to practice in the US District Court system then you may need a Good Standing Certificate from the U.S. District Court for District of New Mexico.

Need a New Mexico Good Standing Certificate for NM Tax Compliance?

If you need to verify that all outstanding tax liabilities for a New Mexico Corporation or New Mexico LLC have been paid then you need a New Mexico Tax Status Compliance Certificate.

A New Mexico Tax Status Compliance Certificate is issued by the New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue and is sometimes called a Tax Clearance Certificate, an Entity Status Letter, a Certificate of Account Status or a Tax Good Standing Certificate.

NEW MEXICO STATE CONTACT INFORMATION

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New Mexico Secretary of State
  • 325 Don Gaspar
  • Santa Fe, NM 87503
  • Tel:  800-477-3632

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