How to Check Corporation Name Availability in New Mexico


Before you form a corporation, you’ll need to complete a business name search with the New Mexico Business Search tool to check if your corporation name is available.

We'll show you how to check corporation name availability in New Mexico in this guide.

Recommended: You’ll want to secure your website domain name as soon as possible. Check GoDaddy to make sure it’s available.

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New Mexico Corporation Name Search

The New Mexico Secretary of State requires all business names to be distinguishable from other business entities in the state. So, you’ll want to search and make sure no other businesses in the state are already using your name.

It is also useful to see if your corporation name is available as a web domain (URL).

SKIP AHEAD:

  1. How to Register a Corporation Name in New Mexico
  2. New Mexico Corporation Name Requirements
  3. New Mexico Corporation Name Search FAQ

How to Search Available New Mexico Corporation Names

Once you know your corporation name meets New Mexico business name guidelines, make sure it’s available by using the New Mexico Business Search tool.

Want to learn more about corporations? Check out our What Is a Corporation guide to get started.

How to Check Available Domain Names

When deciding on a name for your corporation, you should make sure that a similar or exact domain name is available. A matching URL will help potential customers find your corporation faster.

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How to Register a Corporation Name in New Mexico

Register Your Name

A corporation name is officially registered when you file your New Mexico Articles of Incorporation. You can hire a professional service to form a corporation for you or start a corporation yourself.

Ready to register your corporation name? Use our Form a Corporation guide to get started.

Reserve Your Name

While not required, you have the option to reserve your corporation name in New Mexico for up to 120 days before you register it. This prevents other businesses from registering your name until you are ready to register it yourself. 

Name reservations can be filed by mail with the New Mexico Secretary of State. The filing fee is $25.

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New Mexico Corporation Name Requirements

Key Guidelines

New Mexico has official requirements for its corporation names.

The name must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” “incorporated,” “limited,” or an abbreviation of one of these terms.

There are also restricted words, such as “FBI” or “Treasury,” that you cannot use in order to keep your LLC from sounding like an official institution.

Additionally, New Mexico corporation names cannot imply that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than one outlined in its Articles of Incorporation.

For more information, check out the New Mexico state statute on corporation names.

Distinguishability

Your name must be distinguishable from all other New Mexico business names. In New Mexico, a distinguishable name is one that is not the same as or confusingly similar to any existing or reserved business names in the state.

If your corporation name isn’t distinguishable, your Articles of Incorporation filing will likely be rejected.

What if my corporation name is already taken? Our AI-powered corporation name generator will give you thousands of new ideas. 

For a list of brainstorming tips, check out our guide to naming your business.

New Mexico Corporation Name Search FAQ

How do I check if a corporation name is taken in New Mexico?

You can use the New Mexico Business Search tool to see if your business name is available.

Learn more about business entity name availability in the New Mexico Corporation Name Search section.

Should I name my corporation after myself?

While there’s no rule against naming a corporation after yourself, most experts advise against doing this. 

One of the benefits of starting a corporation is the ability to choose a different name for your business, which can make it sound more professional.

To explore other naming options, use our free AI-powered business name generator.

What words can’t be used in a New Mexico corporation name?

Business names generally can’t include words that imply the company is a banking or financial institution or that it’s affiliated with a local, state, or federal government agency.

Additionally, New Mexico corporation names cannot imply that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than one outlined in its Articles of Incorporation.

Learn more about corporation naming requirements in the New Mexico Corporation Name Requirements section.

Should I use a business name generator?

If you’re having trouble choosing a name for your corporation, a corporation name generator can help you come up with some ideas.

Do I have to include ‘corporation’ in my name?

New Mexico corporation names must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” “incorporated,” “limited,” or an abbreviation of one of these terms.

Learn more about corporation naming requirements in the New Mexico Corporation Name Requirements section.

Do I need to renew my business name in New Mexico?

New Mexico doesn't require corporations to renew their legal name.

Can my business name be different from my corporation name in New Mexico?

Some companies choose to operate under a name that’s different from their legal name. This is called a “doing business as” (DBA) name. However, New Mexico does not permit DBA names.

Does my corporation need a DBA name?

New Mexico does not allow DBA names for corporations.