Search New Mexico Criminal Records

New Mexico's official statewide criminal-history check is administered by the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau. Begin the request at www.dps.nm.gov. Most state-level checks require submitting fingerprints (live-scan or ink) plus a processing fee, and the response covers convictions and certain non-conviction data permitted by New Mexico statute.

Most adult criminal-history information in New Mexico is considered public record, but access is restricted depending on the requester (self, employer, government agency) and the data type (arrest, conviction, sealed, juvenile). The NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau explains who can request what at www.dps.nm.gov. County-court records are also public and searchable through the trial-court system.

A state check from the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau (www.dps.nm.gov) covers only criminal activity within New Mexico. An FBI Identity History Summary (fbi.gov) is the nationwide check covering federal records and contributing states. Employers and licensing boards often require both.

Generally, no — only the record subject (with their own ID and signature) or a specifically authorized requester (such as a credentialed employer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a licensing board, or law enforcement) can pull a third-party criminal history from the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau. The NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau documentation at www.dps.nm.gov lists each authorized requester category.

If you find an error on your New Mexico criminal history, the NM Department of Public Safety - Law Enforcement Records Bureau offers a record-review and challenge process. Begin at www.dps.nm.gov — typical steps include fingerprint verification, a written dispute, and supporting court documents (such as a dismissal or expungement order) for each contested entry.