Short answer: File Certificate of Registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State for $100, and name a New Mexico registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the New Mexico Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in New Mexico
File Certificate of Registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State ($100). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a New Mexico registered agent.
Physical New Mexico street address required, P.O. boxes explicitly banned.
How New Mexico compares
New Mexico's foreign LLC registration fee is $100. That's the 8th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so New Mexico comes in $50 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Arizona | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Colorado | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Kansas | $115 | 28 of 47 |
| Nebraska | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Oklahoma | $300 | 6 of 47 |
New Mexico fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None required | $0 | none, N/A |
| Certificate of Registration | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: New Mexico questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in New Mexico?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in New Mexico (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in New Mexico?
$100 to file Certificate of Registration.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in New Mexico?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in New Mexico. Physical New Mexico street address required, P.O. boxes explicitly banned.
Does a foreign LLC file the New Mexico annual report too?
Check the state requirements for foreign entities.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: name reservation.fee, name reservation.duration.