How to Search New Mexico Public Records
New Mexico's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 33 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The New Mexico Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (13 districts), Magistrate, Metropolitan, Municipal. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: Official background checks run through the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau; the New Mexico criminal records page covers the current fee and request process.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the New Mexico Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: the New Mexico Secretary of State operates the official business-entity search.
Population
2,130,256
Households
836,700
Median Income
$58,722
Median Home Value
$222,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
New Mexico Public Records at a Glance
New Mexico gives the public a solid free layer. The courts' case-lookup covers district and magistrate cases statewide — first stop on the New Mexico court records page. The Department of Public Safety issues official background checks with consent; arrest-record privacy runs stronger here than in neighboring states, so our criminal records page leans on the court docket route. Birth and death certificates come from the Bureau of Vital Records, restricted to immediate family. County clerks record deeds in all 33 counties, and assessor parcel searches are free nearly everywhere. One thing outsiders miss: New Mexico's district attorneys and courts organize by judicial district, so a case may be filed in a different county than expected. 124 official sources below.
Official Databases
124
County Pages
32
Record Categories
8
Directory Since
1997
Figures reflect sources indexed in this directory and the latest official reports. Content reviewed July 30, 2026 by the SearchSystems editorial team.
New Mexico Guides
Step-by-step pages for the searches people actually run:
Statewide Databases
124 official New Mexico government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Court Records
Official Free
New Mexico State Judiciary District and Magistrate civil, traffic, and criminal court records.
Otero County Probate
Official Free
Select "Public Login" to access Otero County Probate Court records.
New Mexico Courts Public Access
Official Free
Odyssey public access portal for New Mexico appellate, district, magistrate, and metropolitan courts.
Court Records | PACER Bankruptcy
Official Paid
PACER U.S. District Court of New Mexico bankruptcy records and filed documents. Requires a PACER account. Note: PACER charges $0.10/page; the first $30 per quarter is free.
Court Records | PACER Criminal & Civil
Official Paid
PACER U.S. District Court of New Mexico civil & criminal court records with dockets and documents. PACER account required. Note: PACER charges $0.10/page; the first $30 per quarter is free.
Criminal Records
Bernalillo County | Inmates
Official Free
Current and released Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center inmates.
Criminal Histories
Official Free
Information from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety on how to order an official New Mexico criminal history search.
Inmates & Offenders
Official Free
New Mexico Corrections Department inmates records and offenders on probation or parole.
Hobbs Crime Map
Official Free
Provided by: Hobbs, New Mexico Police Department. Browse this service for crime incident maps. Choose "Crime Info" the from the "Crime Maps" drop down menu.
Wants & Warrants
New Mexico Corrections | Most Wanted Absconders
Official Free
Most wanted parole and probation absconders from the New Mexico Corrections Department.
New Mexico DPS | Law Enforcement Records Bureau
Official Free
Criminal history records and background check information from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
Vital Records
Colfax County Marriages 1889-1893 & 1897-1901
Official Free
Browse this New Mexico Geneaological Society index for Colfax County Marriages for the periods 1889-1893 & 1897-1901.
🌐 nmgs.org
Eddy County Births, Deaths & Marriages
Official Free
Browse these RootsWeb database for births, deaths, deaths, marriages, probate, military, obituary, and funeral records from Eddy County, New Mexico.
Otero County Marriages
Official Free
Access Otero County marriages and other filings, from this service provided by the county clerk.
Valencia County Marriage Records
Official Free
Valencia County marriages by marriage date, groom name, or bride name.
Albuquerque Marriages 1720-1855
Official Free
Browse these RootsWeb databases by year for "Marriages performed at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in.
Voter Records
New Mexico Secretary of State | Voter Information
Official Free
Voter registration lookup and election information for New Mexico.
Licenses
Accountants
Official Free
New Mexico Board of Accountancy license verification for Certified Public Accountants or Registered Public Accountants.
Appraisers
Official Free
Certified New Mexico appraiser lookup from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
🌐 asc.gov
Architects
Official Free
Search the New Mexico Board for Examiners of Architects database of licensed architects by name, registration number, city or state to view.
Attorneys | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
New Mexico attorney formal reprimands and judicial notices for professional responsibility document.
Insurance
Official Free
National Association of Insurance Commissioners license verification search for New Mexico insurance companies, courses, and individual licensees.
Limousines
Official Free
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission regulated passenger limousine and VIP limo companies.
Mortgage Companies
Official Free
Search the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) for licensed New Mexico mortgage loan companies, mortgage loan company branches, and mortgage.
Moving Companies
Official Free
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission regulated Household Goods Mover Companies.
Nursing | Board of Nursing
Official Free
New Mexico Board of Nursing licensees. Search by license number, certificate number, social security number, or name.
Nursing | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Browse by month for disciplinary actions taken against New Mexico Board of Nursing license holders.
Physicians | Docboard
Official Free
New Mexico Medical Board "Docboard" license verification for physicians and physician assistants.
Shuttle Companies
Official Free
List of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission regulated shuttle companies.
Tours & Sightseeing
Official Free
Passenger tour and sightseeing companies regulated by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.
Underground Storage Tank Installers
Official Free
Browse this listing of certified underground storage tank (UST) installers in New Mexico to view ID #, name, employer, address, phone, level and.
Veterinarians
Official Free
Search the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine licensee database by license number or keyword to view corresponding info, city/state, type.
Contractor Companies - LP Gas
Official Free
Select LP-Gas in the company type filed to use this New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department service to search for licensed LP-Gas contracting companies by company type, license number, business name, city, or zip code.
Funeral Establishments
Official Free
New Mexico licensed funeral, crematory, and direct disposition establishments.
Recorded Documents
Colfax County
Official Free
Colfax County Clerk's Office information on how to file and search recorded documents.
Curry County Clerk
Official Free
Information about the duties of the Curry County Clerk. To request copies of recorded documents, such as deeds, judgments, marriages, contact the.
Eddy County
Official Free
Visit the main page for the Eddy County Clerk for the fee schedule and other general information.
Guadalupe County Clerk
Official Free
The clerk's office is the record hub for Guadalupe County — filings, indexes, and copy requests. Confirm details with the official public record office before relying on them.
Hidalgo County Clerk
Official Free
Details on the Hidalgo County Clerk responsibilities, fees, and forms. To get recorded documents (including marriages, deeds, etc.), contact the.
McKinley County
Official Free
This page has information about the McKinley County Clerk, whose office is located at: 207 West Hill St., P.O.
Otero County
Official Free
Otero County land records and recorded documents. Includes marriage licenses, probate cases, and Commission Meeting Minutes.
Quay County Clerk
Official Free
This address seems incompatible with web browsers, so to obtain recorded documents (deeds, liens, marriages, and more), we suggest you contact the.
Rio Arriba County Clerk
Official Free
Details about the duties and services of the Rio Arriba County Clerk. For recorded documents, including marriages, deeds, etc., contact them at: P.O.
San Miguel County
Official Free
San Miguel County Clerk deeds, mortgages, marriages, land records, and other documents.
Sandoval County Clerk
Official Free
The Sandoval County Clerk page has information and requirements for filing. To obtain copies of their recorded documents, which include deeds.
Sandoval County | Treasurer
Official Free
Property, assessment value, tax, and tax payment records from the Sandoval County Treasurer.
Santa Fe County
Official Free
Information from the Santa Fe County Clerk on how to search recorded documents and obtain image copies.
Taos County
Official Free
Services from and information about the Taos County Clerk's Office. Online searches are not available.
Torrance County Clerk
Official Free
Find everything you need to record real estate documents in Torrance County, New Mexico. ... The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property situated in Torrance County.
Chaves County
Official Free
Chavez County Clerk online searches for deeds, marriages, mortgages, affidavits, amendments, and other recorded documents.
Cibola County Clerk
Official Free
In Cibola County, the County Clerk’s Office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining marriage records. Therefore, all requests for Cibola County marriage records should be directed to the County Clerk’s office.
Mora County Clerk
Official Free
The clerk's office is the record hub for Mora County — filings, indexes, and copy requests. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official public record office.
San Juan County Clerk
Official Free
Day-to-day records for San Juan County pass through the clerk's office reached here. Confirm details with the official public record office before relying on them.
Socorro County
Official Free
Socorro County Clerk document recording information. The Clerk's Office does not offer searches to the public.
Harding County
Official Free
Deeds, Wills, easements, mortgages, death certificates, minutes, agendas, and other public documents filed at the Harding County Clerk's Office.
Property Records
Bernalillo County | Assessor
Official Free
Property record search from the Bernalillo County Assessor.
Bernalillo County | Tax Records
Official Free
Property ownership, values, tax records, and payment histories from the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office.
Catron County | Assessor
Official Free
Property and property tax records from the Catron County Assessor.
Colfax County | Assessor
Official Free
Online property record search from the Colfax County Assessor.
Grant County | Assessor
Official Free
Property and assessment records from the Grant County Assessor's office.
McKinley County | Tax Records
Official Free
Property tax account records and online tax payment service from the McKinley County Treasurer's Office.
Santa Fe County | Assessor GIS
Official Free
GIS interactive map parcel record search from the Santa Fe County Assessor's Office.
Santa Fe County | Tax Records
Official Free
Find and pay your Treasurer's Office of Santa Fe County tax bill online.
Taos County | Assessor
Official Free
Property assessment search from the Taos County Assessor's Office.
San Juan County | Tax & GIS
Official Free
Property search, tax estimator, and GIS parcel map database from the San Juan County Assessor's Office.
Otero County Assessor
Official Free
Otero County Assessor property record information. Find owner records, property descriptions, photos, sketches, and maps.
Chaves County Property | Assessor
Official Free
Search Assessor records by account or parcel number, owner name, or property address.
Chaves County Property | Treasurer
Official Free
Search the Chaves County Treasurer Department property records by address, parcel number, or account ID.
Grant County | Tax Records
Official Free
Property, assessment, and tax record search from the Grant County Treasurer's Office.
Bernalillo County | Building & Zoning
Official Free
Parcel and permit search from the Bernalillo County Zoning, Building & Planning department.
Harding County | Assessor GIS
Official Free
GIS interactive map property search from the Harding County Assessor's Office.
Roosevelt County | Tax Records
Official Free
Property tax and assessment record searches from the Roosevelt County Treasurer's Office.
Sierra County | Assessor GIS
Official Free
GIS map parcel database from the Sierra County Assessor's Office.
Socorro County | Tax Records
Official Free
Property tax account search from the Socorro County Office of the Treasurer.
Albuquerque | GIS
Official Free
Geographical Information System (GIS) property search for the City of Albuquerque.
🌐 cabq.gov
Santa Fe Property & GIS Maps
Official Free
Use this Geographic Information Service from Santa Fe, New Mexico to locate parcel information by parcel id or address and view interactive maps.
New Mexico Counties
32 New Mexico counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 14 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are public records organized in New Mexico?▼
New Mexico keeps public records at three levels: federal (FBI, federal courts via PACER), state (court of last resort, state police, department of health, secretary of state), and county-level (sheriffs, clerks, recorders, assessors). Each county maintains its own court, criminal-justice, property, and vital-records offices linked from the county pages below.
Where do I start a New Mexico court-case search?▼
For statewide trial-court information, start at the New Mexico Judiciary: nmcourts.gov. New Mexico federal cases are searched through PACER. For local case dockets, see the Court Records tab and the county page for your area.
How do I get an official New Mexico background check?▼
New Mexico's official statewide criminal-history check is run by the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau at www.dps.nm.gov. Most state-level checks require fingerprints and a fee. A nationwide FBI Identity History Summary is available separately.
Where do I obtain New Mexico birth, death, or marriage certificates?▼
Certified New Mexico vital records are issued by the Official New Mexico Vital Records at www.nmhealth.org. Recent local events (births, deaths, marriages) can often also be requested from the county clerk or local registrar where the event was filed.
What does it cost to access New Mexico public records?▼
Most online record indexes in New Mexico are free to search; fees apply for certified copies, fingerprint background checks, full document images at the recorder, and statewide bulk data. Each agency publishes its current fee schedule — for example the New Mexico Judiciary (courts), the Official New Mexico Vital Records (vital records), the Official New Mexico Voter Records (elections), and the Official New Mexico Professional & Occupational Licenses (licenses).