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New Mexico Vital Records


Birth | Death | Marriage | Divorce | Adoption

Address:
Vital Statistics
New Mexico Health Services Division
P.O. Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502

Phone: (505) 827-2338

Remarks: Check or money order should be made payable to Vital Statistics. Personal checks are accepted. Call or visit the Web site to verify current fees.


Web Site: New Mexico Vital Statistics


Event: Birth

Dates: From 1920  (delayed records from 1880)

Cost of copy: $10.00

Comments: New Mexico Vital Records are restricted access records and are only issued to immediate family members or individuals that demonstrate tangible legal interest. With your request, include as much as you know of the following information: the name of the child, date of birth, city of birth (include county if known), mother's full maiden name, father's full name, your relationship to the person named on the certificate, the reason for your request, your name and signature and your mailing address. If you apply in person, you will need to present photo identification.


Event: Death

Dates: From 1920 (delayed records from 1880)

Cost of copy: $5.00

Comments: New Mexico Vital Records are restricted access records and are only issued to immediate family members or individuals that demonstrate tangible legal interest. With your request, include as much as you know of the following information: the name of the decedent, date of death, city of death (include county if known), name of the mortuary in charge of final arrangements, full maiden name of spouse (if applicable), your relationship to the person on the death certificate, the reason for your request, your name and signature and your mailing address. If you apply in person, you will need to present photo identification.


Event: Marriage

Dates: Varies

Cost of copy: Varies

Comments: Marriage records in New Mexico are available from the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued. The years available and the fees vary by county.


Event: Divorce

Dates: From 1900

Cost of copy: $10.00

Comments: New Mexico divorce records are available from the Clerk of the Superior Court in the court where the divorce decree was issued. The years available and fees vary by county.


Event: Adoption

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