Charitable Solicitation Registration in New Mexico
Heads Up: New Mexico requires charitable solicitation registration before you fundraise.
Before your nonprofit can solicit donations in New Mexico, you'll need to complete the registration process with the state. This guide walks you through the requirements, fees, and timeline.
New Mexico requires charitable solicitation registration before your nonprofit can solicit donations in the state.
The filing agency is the New Mexico Department of Justice, Charities Unit.
What's Required
Registration form: annual report, failure
Who's Exempt
Schools, colleges, and universities — exempt
Religious organizations — exempt
Federal, state, and local government agencies — exempt
Organizations that do not solicit (check with DOJ for specific exemptions)
Fees & Costs
Initial registration fee: FREE — no fee for registration
Renewal Process
Due date: Within 6 months of fiscal year end (e.g., June 30 for calendar-year organizations)
Enforcement Agency & Contact Information
NMDOJ before soliciting on behalf of charitable organizations
https://secure.nmdoj.gov/coros/
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