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New Mexico charitable solicitation requirements summary

A quick, operational table pulled from the Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a starting point for planning filings and tracking risk.

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Requirement Summary Table

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Requirement	New Mexico (NM)
Filing Authority	NM Dept of Justice (NMDOJ) → Charities Unit (NM-COROS) NM Secretary of State (SOS) → Business Services (Entity Authority + Annual Report)
Filing Method	Portal (SOS online + NM-COROS) NM SOS Business Portal NM-COROS (Charity Registration Online System)
Filing Calendar & Triggers	Initial: Y (if soliciting / fundraising in NM) Renewal: Annual (SOS + NMDOJ) Recovery: Oldest??Newest (NMDOJ) SOS requires reinstatement + back annual reports if revoked Can solicit while pending: N
Filing Due Date	Fiscal year-end based SOS Annual Report: 15th day of 5th month after FYE (e.g., May 15 for 12/31). NMDOJ Annual Report: 6 months after FYE (e.g., June 30 for 12/31). SOS: FYE + 4 months + 15 days. NMDOJ: FYE + 6 months. Example: Dec 31 FYE ?? June 30
Renewal Detail	Frequency: Annual (SOS + NMDOJ) Key forms: SOS: Certificate of Authority / Initial Report / Annual Report / Reinstatement. NMDOJ: Charitable Org Registration Statement + Annual Financial Report (NM-COROS).
Extensions Calendar	Extensions: Y (NMDOJ extension via NM-COROS IRS extension does NOT auto-extend NMDOJ) No extensions missing the deadline triggers automatic penalties.
Exemptions	→ Not specified in MCM (review SOP/state guidance)
Good Standing Required for Charity Filing?	→ Attorney General (AG)
Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies?	Conditional (must restore SOS to Active before NMDOJ will accept NMDOJ catch-up is sequential)
Enforcement Posture	→ Moderate
Recovery Method	Oldest??Newest (NMDOJ) SOS requires reinstatement + back annual reports if revoked Stop any solicitations. Log into the COROS online portal file the Charity Renewal.
Required Documents	Entity status/ID, registered agent (NM physical), officers/directors roster, IRS 990 (public copy), articles/bylaws, IRS determination letter, IRS Form 1023 (or waiver), audit if required. Articles of Incorporation (and amendments) State notices (if issued)
Financial Audit/Review Thresholds	Statute moving threshold: FYE before 1/1/2024 audit if Total Revenue = $500k FYE on/after 1/1/2024 audit if Total Expenses = $750k Unique: NM requires original IRS Form 1023 (or notarized Affidavit of Waiver if pre-1987/lost). Must be Active/Good Standing with SOS before NMDOJ. NMDOJ extension must be filed in NM-COROS to avoid $100 even if IRS 8868 filed.
Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names)	→ Redact
Signature Requirements	Electronic signature permitted Notarization required 1 officer(s) sign
High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes	Unique: NM requires original IRS Form 1023 (or notarized Affidavit of Waiver if pre-1987/lost). Must be Active/Good Standing with SOS before NMDOJ. NMDOJ extension must be filed in NM-COROS to avoid $100 even if IRS 8868 filed. Treat 'Donate Now' as a trigger indicator but apply risk-based analysis escalate edge cases. Always verify audit rule by the specific FYE being filed (pre/post 1/1/2024).

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