Vital Records in New Mexico are the official records of all births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and divorces that occur in the state. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) maintains these records. The NMDOH has records of all births and deaths since 1920 and delayed records since 1880.
New Mexico birth certificates are restricted records. Only the following people may obtain a copy of a birth certificate:
To request a copy of a New Mexico birth certificate, you will need to provide the following information:
VitalChek is the authorized expediting service for New Mexico birth certificates for online requests. There is an additional fee for using this service, and you will need to provide a credit or debit card.
VitalChek offers two options for ordering certificates. Customers can choose from 3-5 business day processing with regular mail delivery costing $26 or the Next Day Air delivery by UPS costing $44.50.
You can contact VitalChek through the VitalChek Express Certificate Service or call them at 877-284-0963. They accept all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover, Visa, and MasterCard.
For mail requests, you can either fill out the Birth Record Search Application Form (Spanish Version Form) and mail it or send a letter with specific information with the correct fee.
New Mexico Vital Records
P.O. Box 25767
Albuquerque, NM 87125
You can also request a New Mexico birth certificate in person. You will need to bring the completed application form, a photo ID, and the correct fee. Visit NMDOH Birth Certificates for more information.
Death certificates become public records after 50 years of the date of death. New Mexico death certificates are restricted records. Only the following people may obtain a copy of a death certificate:
To request a copy of a New Mexico death certificate, you will need to provide the following information:
VitalChek is the authorized expediting service for New Mexico death certificates for an online request. There is an additional fee for using this service, and you will need to provide a credit or debit card.
VitalChek offers two options for ordering certificates. Customers can choose from 3-5 business day processing with regular mail delivery costing $21 or the Next Day Air delivery by UPS costing $39.50.
You can contact VitalChek through the VitalChek Express Certificate Service or call them at 877-284-0963. They accept all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover Visa, and MasterCard.
For mail requests, you can either fill out the Death Record Search Application Form (Spanish Version Form) and mail it or send a letter with specific information with the correct fee. You should include a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID in the request.
New Mexico Vital Records
P.O. Box 25767
Albuquerque, NM 87125
You can also request a New Mexico death certificate in person. You will need to bring the completed application form, a photo ID, and the correct fee. The search fee for a death certificate is $5 per certificate.
Visit the Santa Fe Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics to get a certified copy of a death certificate in New Mexico. The office operates from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
508-827-0121 (Phone)
1-866-534-0051 (Toll-Free)
New Mexico has no statewide marriage index. The best way to obtain a copy of your New Mexico marriage certificate is to contact the county clerk in the county where the marriage took place.
You can find contact information for all New Mexico counties under the Contact Clerk Information of the New Mexico Secretary of State website.
Provide as much information as possible when requesting a certified copy of the marriage certificate, including:
The cost for a certified copy of the marriage certificate varies depending on the county. It is best to contact the county clerk to find out the fee ahead of time.
Divorce records in New Mexico are considered public records, and public records in Mexico can be accessed and viewed by any public member. Only records that are sealed by court order are exempted from this rule.
While divorce records are available for public viewing, a certified copy of a divorce record is restricted to:
A New Mexico divorce decree is available from the District Court, where the divorce was granted. You can find a list of all New Mexico District Courts on the Judicial Brand of New Mexico website.
To request a certified copy of the divorce decree, you will need to provide the following information:
The applicant must submit a written request to the District Court. You should include a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID in the request.
The only persons that are authorized to receive a certified copy of a divorce decree are the following:
The District Court sets the cost for a certified copy of a divorce decree. Fees may vary depending on the court. It is best to contact the District Court ahead of time to find out the fee.