Get certified New Mexico Death Certificate

A certified copy of a New Mexico death certificate costs $5 from the NMDOH. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $5 each. Expedited services may incur additional fees.

Yes. New Mexico death certificates can be ordered online through the NMDOH Bureau of Vital Records or through authorized third-party services. You will need the decedent’s full legal name, date of death, place of death, and your relationship to the deceased.

New Mexico restricts death certificate access to eligible requestors such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, legal representative, or funeral director. If requesting on behalf of an eligible party, you may submit a notarized affidavit or sworn statement confirming your authorization. A Power of Attorney (PoA) document is also accepted.

An officially certified death certificate from the New Mexico VRHS will have unique security features to ensure its authenticity. The appearance of an official death certificate may vary depending on the year of issue. Still, it will contain essential details confirming the individual's identity at death. Official death certificates from New Mexico typically feature the state seal, the individual's name, the date and place of death, and the state registrar's signature. They are printed on secure, tamper-resistant paper with watermarks and other security elements. The NMVRHS issues these certificates according to state guidelines, and all counties follow these secure issuance procedures.

• Full Name of the Decedent: The full legal name of the person whose death is being recorded.
• Date of Death: The exact date and time of death of the individual.
• Place of Death: The city, county, and state where the death occurred, along with the specific facility or location.
• Cause of Death: The immediate and underlying causes of death, as certified by the attending physician or medical examiner.
• Medical Certification Information: Includes details about who certified the death, such as the attending physician or coroner, and any contributing medical factors.
• Demographic Information: The deceased's age, sex, race, ethnicity, marital status, education level, and occupation.
• Disposition Details: Information about the method of disposition (burial, cremation, etc.), the date and place of disposition, and the funeral home or director responsible.
• Informant Information: The name and relationship of the person providing personal details of the deceased.
• Social Security Number: The Social Security number of the deceased.

The procedure to amend a New Mexico death certificate may vary depending on the changes needed. An addendum will be created to make the necessary corrections or changes, while the original record will remain unchanged.

Typically, amendments to death certificates will require:

1. A completed Affidavit for Consent to Amend a Vital Record. The affidavit must be signed by the registrant in the presence of a Notary Public.
2. Supporting documentation: Varies based on the type of amendment or correction being requested.
3. Appropriate fee(s): For the state’s search fee, contact NMDOH for current prices. Additional copies of the amended death certificate are $10.00 each.
4. Mail Submission to:
   New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics 2554 Camino Entrada Post Office Box 26110 Santa Fe, NM 87502

Apostilles may be ordered from the Office of the Secretary of State by mail or online with VRO only.

You need an apostille when you file documents with a foreign government. It is a special certificate that verifies the authenticity of vital records for international use and is acceptable in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

We offer comprehensive apostille services for death certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees), and can be accomplished online in just three steps.

If you are mailing or manually submitting a request for an apostille to the Office of the Secretary of State, you will need to provide the following items:

1. The certified copy of the death certificate, with the original signature and seal.
2. Submit an Apostille Request form online.
3. A payment of $3.00 per document online using a credit card.
4. Submit the Request: You can request an apostille or certification online, by mail, or in person:
5. 1. Submit online at the New Mexico Secretary of State's website (enterprise.sos.nm.gov).
   2. Submit in person or by mail. The Business Services Division is available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Remember to include the authentication request form with your original documents, which can be completed online at enterprise.sos.nm.gov.

Submit your request to the New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State at the following addresses:

In-person:

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By Mail:

Ensure that you indicate the country to which the document will be submitted.