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Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in New Mexico

Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in New Mexico, and the fee.

Short answer: The name must contain "limited liability company," "limited company," "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C." or "LC" ("limited" may be abbreviated "ltd." and "company" "co."). NMSA 1978, §§ 53-19-3, 53-19-63(H)

Name rules and reservationThe name must contain "limited liability company," "limited company," "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C." or "LC" ("limited" may be abbreviated "ltd." and "company" "co."). It must be distinguishable from other LLCs, limited partnerships and corporations on record and from reserved names. If the LLC will do business under a different name, that name must also be stated in the articles of organization. Reserving a name costs $20.

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What are the LLC name requirements in New Mexico?
The name must contain "limited liability company," "limited company," "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C." or "LC" ("limited" may be abbreviated "ltd." and "company" "co."). It must be distinguishable from other LLCs, limited partnerships and corporations on record and from reserved names. If the LLC will do business under a different name, that name must also be stated in the articles of organization. Reserving a name costs $20.

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