Normal processing time for a new New Mexico Nonprofit is 2-3 weeks. The New Mexico Secretary of State offers two expedited processing options for New Mexico Nonprofit Corporation filings. For an additional $100 the Secretary of State will process your application for a new NM Nonprofit Corporation within 2 business days. For $150 the Secretary of State will process your application for a New Mexico Nonprofit Corporation on the same day for filings received before 2PM New Mexico time.

This is the time by which the New Mexico Secretary of State will either approve or deny the Nonprofit application.  New Mexico Nonprofit applications must be received by the Secretary of State before noon New Mexico time for the process to start that day. Another way to expedite your order is to choose the Express Mail option.  The Express Mail option can cut document delivery times in half.

If you really need your original approved Articles of Incorporation in your hands quickly, the Express Mail option can cut the delivery time in half. The Express Mail option has no effect on the New Mexico Secretary of State's processing time. For the quickest turn-around time also choose the Expedited Service option.

Every New Mexico Nonprofit is required to have an address within the state of New Mexico where official and legal correspondence can be delivered.  The individual or company that is registered with the state of New Mexico to receive all correspondence on behalf of the Nonprofit is called a Registered Agent.

You may act as your own Registered Agent, however, many Nonprofits hire a Registered Agent because they don't have a physical address within New Mexico or to provide a distinct level of privacy. 

We can act as your New Mexico Nonprofit Registered Agent.  This is an annual service.  We will forward all correspondence to you and will remind you when it is time to renew your NM Registered Agent services.

Bylaws are the rules by which your New Mexico Nonprofit must operate.  Every new New Mexico Nonprofit requires bylaws.  Almost anything may be written into the bylaws, however, the bylaws must not be in violation of any law or your New Mexico Nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation.

We can create customized initial bylaws for your New Mexico Nonprofit that are based on your specific business requirements. As your company grows over time, you may amend your bylaws as necessary.

A New Mexico Good Standing Certficate is proof of the existence of your new New Mexico Nonprofit. The Certificate is issued by the New Mexico Secretary of State and is proof that your NM Nonprofit is not behind on any of its New Mexico Secretary of State Corporate obligations.

A New Mexico Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to apply for business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of New Mexico or in any other state.

We can get your New Mexico Good Standing Certificate immediately after the New Mexico Secretary of State has approved your Nonprofit filing.

An FEIN is like a Social Security Number for your New Mexico Nonprofit.  We can get your FEIN on the same day that your Articles of Incorporation are approved by the New Mexico Secretary of State.

You can get your FEIN before your articles are approved by the New Mexico Secretary of State but it's a good idea to wait until after approval.  Your filing may be rejected or the Nonprofit name that you want may not be approved.  Changing information on an FEIN filing is not a trivial exercise with the IRS.

While you're not required to have a Nonprofit Kit and Seal for your new New Mexico Nonprofit they do come in handy.  The NM Nonprofit Kit consists of a beautiful customized binder, stock certificates, a stock ledger and your custom Nonprofit Seal.

The Nonprofit Seal is used to emboss important company documents, such as stock certificates.  The binder also includes dividers so you can use it for all of your New Mexico Nonprofit record keeping.