New Mexico vital records · Death Certificate
New Mexico Death Certificate
How to get a certified New Mexico death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $5.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 8–12 weeks
- Processing time
- 18
- Offices issuing
- 16
- Counties
How to get a New Mexico death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the New Mexico office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 18 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $5.00 fee to New Mexico Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics, 2554 Camino Entrada, Post Office Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502.
New Mexico death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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 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
Skip the trip. Order a New Mexico death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in New Mexico: county offices
18 offices in 16 New Mexico counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $5.00.
- Colfax County 1
- Curry County 1
- Dona Ana County 2
- Eddy County 1
- Grant County 1
- Hidalgo County 1
- Lea County 2
- Lincoln County 1
- Luna County 1
- McKinley County 1
- Otero County 1
- Roosevelt County 1
- San Juan County 1
- San Miguel County 1
- Sierra County 1
- Union County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax County Public Health Office 226 E. 4th Ave, Raton · Health Departments | Colfax | 575-445-3601 | $5.00* |
| Curry County Public Health Office 1216 Cameo, Clovis · Health Departments | Curry | 575-763-5583 | $5.00* |
| Dona Ana County - Las Cruces West Public Health Office 1170 N. Solano Drive, Las Cruces · Health Departments | Dona Ana | 575-528-5001 | $5.00* |
| Doña Ana County Clerk 1170 N. Solano, Ste. A, Las Cruces · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dona Ana | (575) 528-5046 or 575-528-5001 | $10.00 |
| Eddy County - Carlsbad Public Health Office 1306 West Stevens, Carlsbad · Health Departments | Eddy | 575-885-4191 | $5.00* |
| Grant County Public Health Office 2610 N. Silver, Suite 7, Silver City · Health Departments | Grant | 575-538-5318 | $5.00* |
| Hidalgo County Public Health Office 603 Hadeco Drive, Lordsburg · Health Departments | Hidalgo | 575-542-9391 | $5.00* |
| Lea County - Hobbs Public Health Office 1923 N. Dal Paso, Suite B, Hobbs · Health Departments | Lea | 575-397-2463 | $5.00* |
| Lea County - Lovington Public Health Office 302 N. 5th Street, Lovington · Health Departments | Lea | 575-396-2853 | $5.00* |
| Lincoln County Health Office 111 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso | Lincoln | 575-258-3252 | $5.00* |
| Luna County Public Health Office 1510 S. Slate St., Deming · Health Departments | Luna | 575-546-2771 | $5.00* |
| McKinley County Public Health Office 1919 College Drive, Gallup · Health Departments | McKinley | 505-722-4391 | $5.00* |
| Otero County Public Health Office 1207 8th Street, Alamogordo · Health Departments | Otero | 575-437-9340 | $5.00* |
| Roosevelt County Public Health Office 1513 W. Fir St., Portales · Health Departments | Roosevelt | 575-356-4453 | $5.00* |
| San Juan County Public Health Office 355 S. Miller, Farmington · Health Departments | San Juan | 505-327-4461 | $5.00* |
| San Miguel County Public Health Office 18 Gallegos Road, Las Vegas · Health Departments | San Miguel | 505-425-9368 | $5.00* |
| Sierra County Public Health Office 201 East 4th Street, Truth Or Consequences · Health Departments | Sierra | 575-894-2716 | $5.00* |
| Union County Public Health Office 100 Court Street, Clayton · Health Departments | Union | 575-374-8394 or 575-374-8393 | $5.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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New Mexico death certificate FAQs
How much does a New Mexico death certificate cost?
A certified New Mexico death certificate costs $5.00 ($5), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $5.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in New Mexico?
Standard processing is 6-12 weeks. Expedited service: They only offer expedited services with VitalChek (NA (they only offer expedited services through Vitalcheck)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in New Mexico?
18 New Mexico offices across 16 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (New Mexico Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a New Mexico death certificate?
New Mexico issues certified copies to: Children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Parents, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a New Mexico death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Mexican Matricula, Passport, US Military ID, Valid Government ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Baptismal Certificate, College ID, Marriage Application, Medical Card, School Records, Social Security Card, Social Security Numident, Tax Documents, Tribal ID, Voter Registration Card.
Can I order a New Mexico death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your New Mexico death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Fees and processing times are set by New Mexico and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.