About New Mexico Vital Records

New Mexico vital records are held by the Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics under NMSA 1978 § 24-14-1 et seq. Certified birth records cost $10, death records $5; orders are placed via VitalChek or in person at the state office in Santa Fe.

New Mexico Vital Records

County Records

Deaths
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Small database of New Mexico deaths and burials recorded between 1788 and 1798, and between 1838 and 1955.
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City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a New Mexico birth or death certificate?

New Mexico's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.

Are vital records free to view online?

Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.

Who can request a confidential record?

Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.

How do I find older marriage or divorce records?

Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.