State vital records · NMDOH-BVRHS

New Mexico Vital Records Requirements

Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in New Mexico — in one place.

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At a glance

New Mexico Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (NMDOH-BVRHS)

Address
2554 Camino Entrada Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mailing
New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics 2554 Camino Entrada Post Office Box 26110 Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone
(505) 827-0121
Hours
8:30am-4:00pm

New Mexico Birth Certificate

Fee
$10
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA (they only offer expedited services through Vitalcheck)
Processing time
6-12 weeks
Rush processing
They only offer expedited services with VitalChek
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Mexican Matricula
  • Passport
  • US Military ID
  • Valid Government ID

Secondary ID

  • Baptismal Certificate
  • College ID
  • Marriage Application
  • School Records
  • Social Security Card
  • Social Security Numident
  • Tax Documents
  • Tribal ID
  • Voter Registration Card
Application form

New Mexico Death Certificate

Fee
$5
Additional copy
$5
Rush fee
NA (they only offer expedited services through Vitalcheck)
Processing time
6-12 weeks
Rush processing
They only offer expedited services with VitalChek
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Funeral Home Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • SSN
  • Sex
  • Spouse Maiden Name
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Mexican Matricula
  • Passport
  • US Military ID
  • Valid Government ID

Secondary ID

  • Baptismal Certificate
  • College ID
  • Marriage Application
  • Medical Card
  • School Records
  • Social Security Card
  • Social Security Numident
  • Tax Documents
  • Tribal ID
  • Voter Registration Card
Application form

New Mexico Marriage Certificate

Fee
Varies by county
Additional copy
$0
Application form

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State
Phone
1-800-477-3632
Mailing
New Mexico Secretary of State New Mexico Capitol Annex North 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300 Santa Fe, NM 87501
Details
Original document. Authentication request

Public records: Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.