The New Mexico Secretary of State is a constitutional state office that oversees elections, business registrations, notaries, and official state records for New Mexico.
The New Mexico Secretary of State is a constitutional executive office responsible for administering elections, overseeing campaign finance and lobbying disclosure, registering and maintaining business entities, commissioning notaries public, and serving as custodian of many official state records. Through its main website and online business portal, the office provides services such as business formation and maintenance filings, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, trademark registrations, and voter registration and election information for residents and organizations across the state.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/?utm_source=openai))
A card charge labeled something like “NM SECRETARY OF …” typically relates to an official fee paid to the State of New Mexico via the Secretary of State’s office. Common examples include LLC or corporation formation fees, amendments, certificates of good standing, annual report or information filings, UCC filings, notary commissions or renewals, apostille/certification requests, or election-related/public records fees. State law authorizes the Secretary of State to charge specific filing and copy fees for corporate and LLC filings, which are often paid online by credit or debit card.([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-53/article-19/section-53-19-63/?utm_source=openai))
If you have questions about a charge from the New Mexico Secretary of State, first check any recent online filings or requests you submitted through the business filing portal or voter/election services pages and look for a matching amount and date in your confirmation email or receipt. You can contact the office directly using the phone numbers or email addresses listed on its official website, or by referencing your account in the online portal to review your payment history. If you still do not recognize the transaction, your bank can provide additional details (such as the exact merchant ID and time of charge), and you can ask the Secretary of State’s office to look up the payment using your name, business entity number, or filing reference to confirm its legitimacy.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/SECRETARY?utm_source=openai))
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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to New Mexico Secretary of State.
What types of payments commonly appear as charges from the New Mexico Secretary of State on my card statement?
Charges from the New Mexico Secretary of State typically relate to business and legal filings such as LLC or corporation formations, amendments, dissolutions, certificates of good standing, UCC filings, notary commissions or renewals, apostille/certification requests, and sometimes election- or records-related fees. These are often paid through the Secretary of State’s online filing portal or by card with mailed applications.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/?utm_source=openai))
What are typical dollar amounts for New Mexico Secretary of State charges?
Typical statutory fees include around $50 for filing original LLC articles of organization, $100 for articles of merger or consolidation, $25 for certain certificates or written information requests, and smaller fees for copies and certifications. Your exact charge may reflect one or more filings plus any portal or processing fees applied by the payment processor. Always compare the amount on your statement with the fee schedule or the total shown on your filing confirmation.([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-53/article-19/section-53-19-63/?utm_source=openai))
How can I verify what a specific New Mexico Secretary of State charge was for?
Log into the New Mexico Secretary of State’s online business filing portal (enterprise.sos.nm.gov) or review confirmation emails for recent filings to see your payment history and receipt details. Match the card transaction date and amount with the filing or service listed. If you cannot locate it, contact the Business Services Division by phone or email (listed on sos.nm.gov) with your name, business entity number, and the transaction date/amount so staff can look up the payment.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/SECRETARY?utm_source=openai))
I don’t recognize a charge from the New Mexico Secretary of State. What should I do?
First, confirm that neither you nor anyone associated with your business recently filed a business form, requested a certificate, renewed a notary commission, or ordered records using your card. If no one authorized the payment, contact the Secretary of State’s office with the transaction date and amount to see if they can identify the filing. If it still appears unauthorized, immediately notify your bank or card issuer to dispute the charge and request a card replacement, and monitor your business records for any unauthorized filings.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/?utm_source=openai))
Does the New Mexico Secretary of State place temporary or pending authorization holds on my card?
When you submit a payment online, your card issuer may show an initial pending authorization before the final fee is captured. This is controlled mostly by the payment processor and your bank, not by the Secretary of State. Pending amounts should settle to the exact statutory fee (plus any disclosed processing fee) within a few business days; if a hold does not clear or appears incorrect, contact your bank and then the Secretary of State’s office with your filing reference.([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/nm-gross-receipts-tax-calculator-rates-and-filing-steps/?utm_source=openai))
How can I get a refund or correct an overpayment to the New Mexico Secretary of State?
Refunds for Secretary of State fees are limited and generally depend on the type and status of the filing. If you believe you were overcharged or charged in error, contact the Business Services Division as soon as possible with your filing ID, entity name, and proof of payment. Staff can confirm whether the fee was properly assessed and advise if a refund, credit, or correction is available under state policy. If the problem arose from a duplicate card charge, you may also need to work with your bank to complete a dispute.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/SECRETARY?utm_source=openai))
Can I cancel or change a filing after I’ve paid the New Mexico Secretary of State online?
Some filings—such as new entity formations or amendments—cannot be simply “cancelled” once submitted, but you may be able to file corrective documents or articles of dissolution/withdrawal. If you submitted a filing in error, contact the Secretary of State’s office immediately with your portal account details and filing ID to see what options exist. Keep in mind that filing fees are often non‑refundable even if you later dissolve or correct the entity.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/about-the-?utm_source=openai))
How do I contact the New Mexico Secretary of State about a billing or payment question?
You can reach the New Mexico Secretary of State at its Santa Fe office, 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, by calling the main number at 505‑827‑3600 or the toll‑free line listed on the website, or by emailing the Business Services Division through the contact information provided on sos.nm.gov. When you contact them, have your business name or entity number, the date and amount of the charge, and any portal confirmation or receipt number ready so they can quickly locate your transaction.([sos.nm.gov](https://www.sos.nm.gov/SECRETARY?utm_source=openai))