How to search New Mexico business entities online
Updated August 2026
Quick Answer
New Mexico's business search is the Enterprise portal at enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/business, run by the Secretary of State. Type at least two characters of the business name (use Advanced for entity type, status, or Name Availability filters) — no account needed to search. The older portal at portal.sos.state.nm.us no longer resolves, and the current Enterprise system launched with a new account platform — credentials from the prior system don't carry over, so returning filers need a new account.
- Go to enterprise.sos.nm.gov/search/business.
- Type at least two characters of the business name (or use Advanced filters).
- Click the result to open a detail drawer with the entity's status and filings.
What the search covers
The Enterprise database covers entity types filed with the Secretary of State, including domestic and foreign LLCs, profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, LLPs, and cooperative associations. Public searching requires no account; filing or requesting certificates requires a free Enterprise registration.
How to search
Name searches require a minimum of two alphanumeric characters. An Advanced search mode adds filters for entity type, status, and registration date, along with Contains, Starts With, and Name Availability search options. Clicking a result opens a slide-out drawer with additional detail; logged-in users can file amendments and other maintenance filings directly from that panel.
All-online filing and walk-in hours
New Mexico no longer accepts paper filings. All formations, amendments, and annual reports must go through the Enterprise portal. Walk-in service for Business Services is available Monday through Thursday; the office is closed to in-person visitors on Fridays, though online and phone service continues all five days.
Current filing processing time: as of early August 2026, the office had processed filings received through mid-July — a lag of roughly three weeks. Plan formation timelines with this lag in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum number of characters for a New Mexico business name search?
New Mexico's Enterprise portal requires at least two alphanumeric characters for a name search. An Advanced mode adds filters for entity type, status, and registration date, plus Contains, Starts With, and Name Availability options.
Can I visit the New Mexico Secretary of State's office in person on a Friday?
No. Walk-in service for Business Services runs Monday through Thursday only — the office is closed to in-person visitors on Fridays, though online and phone service continue all five days.
How long is New Mexico currently taking to process business filings?
As of early August 2026, the office had processed filings received through mid-July, a lag of roughly three weeks. Plan formation timelines with that delay in mind, since all filings now go through the online Enterprise portal.