Welcome to the Albuquerque Lobbyist Registration Portal
Lobbyist Registration Ordinance (LRO)
The intent of Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Albuquerque City Charter is to declare and identify all professional lobbyists who represent entities that attempt to influence and/or otherwise contribute to public or private discussion with the City of Albuquerque public officials, including the Mayor and the City Council as elected officials and to help ensure compliance with the Lobbying and Lobbyist Organization Registration and Disclosure Ordinance to promote transparency in government.
General Information
Are You a Lobbyist? Check out our general guidance graphic.
Understand the Requirements: View the Lobbyist Registration Ordinance (LRO).
2024 Lobbyist Reporting Form: All Lobbyist reporting on a single form.
Lobbyist Reporting System: Upload all documents and statements using the Reporting System.
Registration Process
- Create an Account: Sign up on the Lobbyist Reporting System.
- Download Registration: Form: Access the form you need to report your status.
- Complete Your Registration: Upload your filled-out form to your account.
- Submit Payment: Pay the initial $25 registration fee (waived for 2025). Fees can be paid, in cash or check, at the City Clerk's Office within 10 days of filing.
| Need help? View our training materials. (updated materials coming soon)
Activity Statements Obligations
All registered lobbyists must file certain statements with the Office of the City Clerk following their initial registration. All required activities are completed on one form.
- Within 48 hours of any service or lobbyist campaigning covered by the Lobbyist and Lobbyist Organization Registration and Disclosure Ordinance commences any individual who is initially employed or retained as a lobbyist or any lobbyist organization shall register with the City Clerk, filing an annual registration statement.
- For each succeeding year that an individual is employed or retained as a lobbyist by the same employer and for whom all the information disclosed in the initial registration statement remains substantially the same, the lobbyist shall file an annual registration renewal 12 months following initial registration.
- Each registrant shall file a quarterly report between the first and tenth day of April, July, October, and January of the registrant's lobbying activities during the previous calendar quarter.
- If a registrant has not engaged in any lobbying in twelve months (12) the registrant may file a Notice of Discontinuation of Lobbying.
| Quarter | Activity Start Date | Activity End Date | Report Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January 1 | March 31 | April 1 – April 10 |
| Q2 | April 1 | June 30 | July 1 – July 10 |
| Q3 | July 1 | September 30 | October 1 – October 10 |
| Q4 | October 1 | December 31 | January 1 – January 10 |
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions: Review answers to common inquiries about the City's Lobbyist Registration Ordinance.
Registered Lobbyist Directory: View the list of current and past registered lobbyists.
Ordinance Overview: Read the Ordinance in full disclosure.
Are You a Lobbyist?: Check our general guidance if you are a lobbyist.