1. The applicant must first obtain a New Mexico Tax ID number from the NM Taxation and Revenue; also, it can be obtained at the Community Development Department.
2. Submit a complete business registration application to the Community Development Department for zoning compliance verification.
3. If the business is home based, a Home Occupation Business Registration form must be submitted to the Community Development Department for zoning compliance verification. NOTE: An application must be completed for each business location.
4. New businesses must submit registration fee before engaging in Business.
5. Upon approval from the Community Development Department, the approved business registration form must be registered with the City Clerk.
6. An application must be completed for each business and there is a $35.00 fee for each business.
7. The fee is for each calendar year (January 1–December 31), and it is not pro-rated.
8. Upon approval from the Planning Department the following step is:
9. A request to the Fire and the Building Department is submitted for inspection of the building from where the business is going to be conducted.
10. Business certificate is not issued until all fees are paid and have complied with all city and state regulations.

1. Renewal form is available at the City Clerk's office.
2. The renewal form does not need Community Development approval, as long as the physical location of the business has not changed.
3. Renewing business fees are due by March 16th. Renewal fee is $35.00. If paid after that date, a late penalty fee of $10.00 will be incurred.

To cancel, the business owner can fill out a renewal form; check the cancellation box at the Community Development and Economic Development Office.

The owner can also submit a signed letter to the City Clerk's office to request a cancellation of business registration. There is no cancellation fee.

1. Must obtain a license from the City of Sunland Park before engaging in business.
2. Food Vending Wagons and trucks engaging in business in the City of Sunland Park shall pay a $40.00 fee per vehicle.
3. Street Vendors engaging in business in the City of Sunland Park shall pay a $35.00 license fee.
4. Temporary stands, 90 days: Vendors shall pay a license fee of $50.00.
5. An application must be completed for each vendor.
6. All Food Venders must provide a State Food Handlers Permit from New Mexico Environment Department.

Note: Fees are subject to change by City Council action.