Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The following documents shall be delivered to the secretary of state:
(1) an original of the application of the corporation for a certificate of authority and a certificate of good standing and compliance issued by the appropriate official of the state or country under the laws of which the corporation is incorporated that is current within thirty days and that has not expired by the time of receipt by the secretary;
(2) a statement executed by the designated registered agent in which the agent acknowledges acceptance of the appointment by the filing corporation as its registered agent, if the agent is an individual, or a statement executed by an authorized officer of a corporation that is the designated registered agent, in which the officer acknowledges the corporation's acceptance of the appointment by the filing corporation as its registered agent, if the agent is a corporation; and
(3) a copy of whichever statement is filed pursuant to Paragraph (2) of this subsection, which may be a photocopy of the original after it was signed or a photocopy that is conformed to the original.
B. If the secretary of state finds that the application and the affidavit conform to law, the secretary shall, when all fees have been paid as prescribed in the Nonprofit Corporation Act:
(1) endorse on the original and copy the word “filed” and the month, day and year of the filing thereof;
(2) file in the office of the secretary the original of the application and the statement; and
(3) issue a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in New Mexico to which shall be affixed the application copy.
C. The certificate of authority, together with the application affixed thereto by the secretary of state, shall be returned to the corporation or its representative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 53. Corporations § 53-8-69. Filing of application for certificate of authority - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-53-corporations/nm-st-sect-53-8-69/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)