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New Mexico Gender Designation Change for Adults

Official state formSex designation changeFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026

Notarized request by an adult born in New Mexico to change the sex designation (Male, Female or X) on a birth certificate. It is mailed to the vital records office in Santa Fe.

Who can use this form

  • A person born in New Mexico who is 18 or older
  • A guardian of an adult, with proof of guardianship (per the office's web page)

What to send with it

  • Notarized request form
  • Certified legal name change court order if the current legal name differs
  • Fee by check or money order payable to New Mexico Vital Records
  • Birth Record Search Application and $10 each if you want extra copies

Where to send it

Mail to
New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics 2554 Camino Entrada Post Office Box 26110 Santa Fe, NM 87502
State fee
$20 to amend (includes one certified copy); additional copies $10 each
Typical processing
Not provided
Form revision
rev. March 2023
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