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New Mexico LLC Articles of Organization — Step 3 of 8

Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

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Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

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Filing fee
$50
Filed with
Secretary of State
Filed how
Online only
Processing
Check actual current queue
Members listed?
No
Refundable?
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What the Articles of Organization Do

Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

Filing-Readiness Checklist

Prepare each applicable item and current filing requirements. Checking this educational list does not certify completeness, name acceptance or approval.

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Filing-Readiness Checklist
7 things to have ready before you file
Confirm a compliant LLC name.
Confirm initial registered-office street address and registered agent name at that address.
Provide current principal place-of-business street address if different from the registered office.
State duration if other than perpetual.
State if management is vested to any extent in a manager.
State if the LLC may operate as a single-member LLC.
Complete organizer execution, current acceptance requirements and the $50 filing fee; review public information before submitting.
Check the boxes above as you prepare.
You're ready — File with New Mexico

How to File

  • Go to the NM Business Portal (enterprise.sos.nm.gov) and create an account if you don't already have one.
  • Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
  • Set an effective date if you want one — you can specify a future date up to 90 days out, or just let it take effect immediately upon approval.
  • Pay the $50 filing fee and check actual acceptance/current queue. Processing estimates are not guaranteed.
File the Articles of Organization — $50Official New Mexico Secretary of State portal
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What's On (and Off) the Form

Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

  • Compliant LLC name; confirm actual acceptance.
  • Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office.
  • Duration if other than perpetual.
  • A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC.
  • Organizer execution and current acceptance requirements are separate from the statutory Articles contents.
  • Member/manager names are not required as such; public information voluntarily filed may appear online.

Use the accepted filing/effective date and save the confirmation. Domestic NM LLCs currently have no recurring SOS annual report, while agent/office, tax, permit and change filings may still apply. Bank document requirements vary.

Ahmad Adil's Take: New Mexico's Articles of Organization are about as minimal as it gets — no member disclosure, no purpose statement, no capital contribution list. That's exactly why so many privacy-focused founders end up here. The one thing to get right is your organizer field: if you file it yourself, your name shows up there, but if you use a formation service as the organizer, your name never appears on the public record at all. Double-check every field before you submit either way, since the $50 fee is non-refundable and a rejected filing means resubmitting and waiting again.
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Articles Contents and Separate Execution

Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

NM legislature Articles-content amendment (historical primary text).

Frequently Asked Questions

New Mexico Articles of Organization — FAQ

How much does it cost to file New Mexico Articles of Organization?
Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
Can I file New Mexico Articles of Organization by mail?
Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
How long does it take to process a New Mexico LLC filing?
Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
What information goes on the New Mexico Articles of Organization?
Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
Are member names public in New Mexico?
Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.
What happens after my New Mexico LLC is approved?
Your LLC legally exists. Next, get an EIN from the IRS, open a business bank account, and set up your operating agreement. There's no annual report to file — ever.
Can I choose an effective date other than the approval date?
Yes — New Mexico allows you to specify a future effective date up to 90 days from filing. Most LLCs choose immediate effectiveness upon approval, but this can matter for tax-year timing.
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Under NMSA 53-19-8, Articles contents include: Compliant LLC name. Initial registered-office street address and initial registered agent name at that address. Current principal place-of-business street address, if different from the registered office. Duration if other than perpetual. A statement if management is vested to any extent in a manager. A statement if the LLC may carry on its business and affairs as a single-member LLC. Complete organizer execution and other current filing/acceptance requirements separately; organizer identity/signature is not a substitute for the statutory contents. Member/manager names are not required as such, but voluntarily entered public filing information can appear online. The filing fee is $50; any 1–3-day processing estimate is operational, not guaranteed approval.

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