How Do I Obtain a Business License/Registration?

First obtain a Tax identification number (CRS number) from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue division of the State of New Mexico (505-841-6200 Albuquerque).  When you have this number bring it to 600 2nd St NW, and fill out the required forms, or click on the links below to print out an application to save you some time at our office. 

You can print out an application for a home based business, all businesses that do not have a permanent commercial office are considered a home occupation.  (Independent contractors, etc) NOTE: answer all questions as they relate to how you will use your home in relation to the business, taking phone calls, keeping records, etc.

You can also print out an application for commercial occupation, any business located in a commercial office, warehouse, or retail area. 

You can print out an application to register a home daycare facility. This will allow you to watch up to six children permissively, and up to twelve children with a Conditional Use approval.  See a Zoning Inspector at 600 2nd St. NW for additional information and application for the Conditional Use. (There is a hearing fee for the Conditional Use approval).

If your business is appropriate to the area, you will be approved. You will then pay a registration fee of $35 to the treasury department, and receive your registration. The initial registration review and fee payment must occur at 600 2nd NW, the renewal for following years may be mailed in provided you have not moved or changed your business. If you move or change your business you will have to come back to 600 2nd NW and fill out a new form.