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Notary Public Permit Requirements in Las Cruces, NM

Complete permit and license guide for starting a notary public in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

Verified 2026-09-07 4 stops $50–$300 est. 2–6 weeks
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of New Mexico

1 stop

  1. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue — Gross Receipts Tax Registration

    New Mexico levies a GROSS RECEIPTS TAX (GRT) rather than a conventional sales tax, and it applies to goods AND most services performed in New Mexico. Register (free) with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department for a Business Tax Identification Number. The state GRT rate is 4.875% (since July 1, 2023); combined state + local rates range from about 5.125% to just over 9% depending on your location code — use the department's official rate map.

    Official government source for New Mexico Taxation and Revenue — Gross Receipts Tax Registration (opens in a new tab)

    Free (no registration fee)Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of Las Cruces / Doña Ana County

2 stops

  1. New Mexico Secretary of State — Notary Public Commission

    To become a Notary Public in New Mexico, apply through the New Mexico Secretary of State (file electronically at enterprise.sos.nm.gov). Applicants must be 18 or older, be a New Mexico resident or employed in the state, complete the required online education course and pass the exam, obtain a $10,000 surety bond, and pay the filing fee.

    Official government source for New Mexico Secretary of State — Notary Public Commission (opens in a new tab)

    $30 application fee plus the premium for the required $10,000 surety bond2–6 weeks

  2. City of Las Cruces — Business Registration

    Las Cruces requires an annual business registration for any business with a physical location in city limits, including home-based businesses. Apply through the city's online Citizen Portal; an NM CRS/Business Tax ID number is required first. The registration must be renewed annually.

    Official government source for City of Las Cruces — Business Registration (opens in a new tab)

    $35/year ($20/year for nonprofits)1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $50–$300 · 2–6 weeks

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