Lincoln County Health Office
111 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345

Contact & location
- Address
- 111 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345
- Records for
- Lincoln County, New Mexico
- Phone
- 575-258-3252
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Mexico state records
Lincoln County follows New Mexico’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- New Mexico birth certificate fee
- 8–12 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 2,130,256
- New Mexico population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00New Mexico state fee | 8–12 weeksNew Mexico estimate |
| Death Certificate | $5.00New Mexico state fee | 8–12 weeksNew Mexico estimate |
Rows marked New Mexico state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Lincoln County Health Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Ruidoso. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (3)- ★★★★★Aaron WorleyGoogle
COVID test delayed for two hours due to weather-
- ★★★★★Sue MartinezGoogle
I was able to drive thru and got my Covid shot booster with no waiting.
- ★★★★★Only One Val NicoGoogle
Some of the best nursing crew I have ever come across!!!!