If you formed your LLC in New Mexico and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the New Mexico Secretary of State.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the New Mexico Secretary of State is $25.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a New Mexico LLC.
To get proof of your LLC’s good standing in New Mexico, the LLC must file a Certificate of Good Standing with the state. The LLC can do so either online or by mail.
Online:
Step 1. Go to the New Mexico Secretary of State website and log in to their Business Services portal.
Step 2. Search for the LLC to be sure it is in good standing.
Step 3. Select “Certificate of Good Standing” from the list of options and complete payment via credit card or ACH transfer.
Step 4. Print out the Certificate of Good Standing once it has been generated.
By Mail:
Step 1. Download and complete the LLC Certificate of Good Standing form
Step 2. Include a check or money order made out to “New Mexico Secretary of State” in the amount of $25.
Step 3. Mail your payment, LLC name, LLC ID number and completed LLC Certificate of Good Standing form to:
New Mexico Secretary of State
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Step 4. Once payment has been received and the LLC is found to be in good standing, the LLC Certificate of Good Standing will be mailed back to you.
Note: LLCs should also make sure their business addresses are up-to-date with the New Mexico Secretary of State in order to get their LLC Certificates of Good Standing.
An LLC in New Mexico may fail to be in good standing for the following reasons:
If an LLC in New Mexico has lost its good standing, it can be restored by:
1. Paying the LLC’s annual registration fees and any other associated expenses.
2. Filing an Annual Report with the Secretary of State’s office.
3. Paying all applicable fees and penalties associated with bringing the LLC into compliance.
Yes. LLCs can check the status of their LLC by going to the Secretary of State’s website and searching for the LLC’s name. This will provide information such as when the LLC was formed, who is listed as its registered agent, and whether or not it is in good standing.
An LLC in New Mexico may lose its good standing if it fails to pay its annual registration fees or other associated expenses, fails to file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State’s office, or breaches any state laws or regulations.
A Certificate of Good Standing is a document that is issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State and states that an LLC is in good standing with the state. It may be required when registering an LLC in a state other than the one it was formed in, applying for loans, getting business insurance, or opening a bank account.
It costs $25 to get a Certificate of Good Standing in New Mexico.
It typically takes about 5-7 business days to receive an LLC Certificate of Good Standing from the New Mexico Secretary of State. If an LLC needs to receive its LLC Certificate of Good Standing faster, it can opt for expedited shipping.
Note: LLCs should also make sure their business addresses are up-to-date with the New Mexico Secretary of State in order to get their LLC Certificates of Good Standing. LLCs can update their address information by logging in to the LLC’s account at the Secretary of State’s website.