New Mexico Vital Records

Before starting the process to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, you should know more about the requirements, processing times, and other information that New Mexico requires. Learn more about processing times, associated fees, and required documentation below. You will have to send over sensitive information to request your records, Vital Records Online ensures that your private information stays safe. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions below.

Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDH) in 8 to 12 weeks.

The NMDH requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• New Mexico Birth Certificate Requirements
• New Mexico Marriage Certificate Requirements
• New Mexico Death Certificate Requirements

Whenever you are ordering birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service. New Mexico will charge a $10.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth certificate. Any additional copy to your order will cost $10.00, a $5.00 fee for each death certificate, and any additional copy to your order costs $5.00. Each county in New Mexico will charge between $1.50 and $3.00 fees for each marriage certificate certified copy.

There are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of New Mexico Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth, marriage, or death certificate, the requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two ways to order vital records in New Mexico. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. You are saving your time and a trip to the government agency.

The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork.