Certified Copies in New Mexico: Where and What It Costs
Certified copies
Ordering Certified Copies in New Mexico
Where to order a certified vital record or corporate record issued in New Mexico, what it costs, what the office requires, and what happens to it afterwards.
- Birth certificate
- $10.00
- Death certificate
- $5.00
- Marriage
- Varies; County Clerk
- Divorce
- Varies; Clerk of Court
Vital records
Issued by: New Mexico Department of Health, Vital Records
Post to: New Mexico Vital Records, P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Verify current fees: 1-866-534-0051
| Record | Certified copy |
|---|---|
| Birth | $10.00 |
| Death | $5.00 |
| Marriage | Varies; County Clerk |
| Divorce | Varies; Clerk of Court |
What New Mexico requires
- Records from 1920, delayed records from 1880.
- Marriage and divorce are county-level in New Mexico.
Corporate records
A certificate of good standing and certified copies of formation documents for a New Mexico entity come from New Mexico Secretary of State, normally online and often the same day.
- Order from the state where the entity was formed, not where it trades.
- A certificate of good standing is a statement of current status. A certified copy of the articles is a different product; if a foreign authority asks for the formation documents, you need the latter.
- Ask for a certified or exemplified copy. A plain download from the state website carries no seal and cannot be authenticated.
What happens next
Once you hold the certified copy, authentication in New Mexico goes through New Mexico Secretary of State.
Questions people actually ask
Where do I order a New Mexico birth certificate?
From New Mexico Department of Health, Vital Records. Post to New Mexico Vital Records, P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502. A certified copy is $10.00.
Does the New Mexico Secretary of State issue birth certificates?
No. Vital records come from the health department; the Secretary of State handles corporate records and, in most states, the apostille. They are separate offices with separate fees.
Can I get a certified marriage certificate from the state of New Mexico?
Not in the ordinary way. Varies; County Clerk Plan on dealing with the county rather than the state office.
What will New Mexico reject?
Records from 1920, delayed records from 1880.
Can I have it apostilled straight away?
Yes, and that is the right order. Order the certified copy first, then send it for authentication. Do not sign, stamp or laminate it in between, and do not open a sealed envelope.
This guide is published by a private document processing service. It is not legal advice and we are not a government agency. Requirements change without notice, so confirm anything critical with the mission before you post documents.
