Commercial businesses include any company doing business from a commercial location within the municipal limits of the City of Rio Rancho.  Please note, a physical address is required.  You may not use a PO Box.

• For all commercial registrations, you will need to complete a fire inspection, building inspection, and zoning verification
• If you are planning to rent or lease a location for your business, please check with the City’s Development Services Department first to ensure there are no zoning concerns
• The price for an annual registration is $35 plus any applicable fire inspection fees. A listing of fire inspection fees can be found by clicking here
• If you are a loan agent, pawn broker, private detective, auctioneer, or dealer in second hand goods, a license is required for your business. Please refer to the Clerk's Office Schedule of Fees for applicable fees

To register your commercial business, please complete the following:

STEP 1: Complete Application for Business Registration: PDF Format

• A valid state of New Mexico tax ID number (CRS Number) is required for all businesses. If you do not already have a CRS number, you can obtain one by contacting New Mexico Taxation & Revenue. Please note that Rio Rancho has two location codes (Sandoval County and Bernalillo County). Please make sure you use the correct location code

STEP 2: Complete the Wastewater Survey for Nonresidential Establishments: Excel Format - PDF Format

STEP 3: Complete the Business Emergency Contacts/Alarm Information Form: Word Format - PDF Format

STEP 4: Schedule Fire Inspection – Call (505) 891-5871 to schedule

• Please note that the Fire Marshall may visit your location to inspect more that once. A final Fire Inspection is required for business registration
• Please provide a copy of your final inspection at time of registration

STEP 5: Schedule Building Inspection and Zoning Verification – Call (505) 891-5005 or visit the City’s Development Services Department to coordinate

STEP 6: Return your completed Application with approvals, Wastewater Survey, Emergency Contacts/Alarm Information Form,a copy of your fire inspection, and applicable permits and licenses to the Office of the City Clerk

• While in-person registration is preferred, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (505) 891-5004 to make arrangements for fax, email or mail submission
• Where applicable, please provide copies of your contractor's license, environmental health permit, or other required state licenses/permits when submitting your application