State vital records · NMDOH-BVRHS
New Mexico Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in New Mexico — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
New Mexico · 84 offices
- 84
- Offices listed
- 38
- Counties covered
- $10.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 8–12 weeks
- Avg. processing
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- 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
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
New Mexico Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- Varies by county
- Additional copy
- $0
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All counties (38)
- Albuquerque County1
- Bernalillo County8
- Catron County1
- Chaves County3
- Cibola County2
- Colfax County2
- Curry County2
- De Baca County2
- Dona Ana County6
- Eddy County2
- Grant County2
- Guadalupe County1
- Harding County2
- Hidalgo County2
- Jemez Pueblo County1
- Las Cruces County1
- Lea County3
- Lincoln County2
- Los Alamos County2
- Luna County2
- McKinley County3
- Mora County2
- Otero County4
- Quay County1
- Rio Arriba County2
- Roosevelt County2
- San Juan County3
- San Miguel County2
- Sandoval County2
- Santa Fe County3
- Sierra County2
- Socorro County1
- Taos County2
- Tierra Amarilla County1
- Torrance County2
- Tri- County1
- Union County2
- Valencia County2
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
New Mexico vital records FAQs
How much does a New Mexico birth certificate cost?
The fee is $10.
How long does a New Mexico birth certificate take?
6-12 weeks
How much does a New Mexico death certificate cost?
The fee is $5.
How long does a New Mexico death certificate take?
6-12 weeks
How much does a New Mexico marriage certificate cost?
The fee is Varies by county.
Where do I get a birth certificate in New Mexico?
New Mexico birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 84 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a New Mexico birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.