City Ordinance #582 requires that all businesses apply for and obtain a business
registration prior to engaging in business. Follow the steps below to make sure your business is properly registered for doing business in the City of Portales.
In order to obtain a Business Registration, you must first have a New Mexico State
Tax Identification Number (a.k.a. CRS number) & proof of identification (driver’s
license or picture id). If you have not applied for a CRS number, please ask us for
an application.
Read, complete, and sign the Business Registration Application.
NOTE: It is the Applicant’s responsibility to meet all requirements on the
application including all necessary governmental department approvals. No
application will be accepted until all of the information and department
approvals are completed and signed. Only if you are serving food will the EID
signature be required.
After completing all the above, return the completed application along with your proof
of identification (driver’s license or picture id) to our office.
The Business Registration fee is $35 per year, unless business is begun during
the year, in which the fee will be prorated. Please make checks payable to
the City of Portales. All business registration fees are nonrefundable and
nontransferable.
Once your business has been registered you will receive a renewal application in
January of each year.
If the business is relocated or the type of business is significantly changed a new
Business Registration Application must be completed before the current
registration expires, and a $10 administrative fee shall be paid.
Each outlet, branch or location must obtain a separate Business Registration.
